The Protestant Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, Englishwomen, and a Land Transaction in Late Ottoman Palestine

A land transaction involving the Protestant Garden Tomb Association in late Ottoman Palestine reveals significant insights into the acquisition of sites by foreigners, often requiring foreign consular intervention, and highlights the complexities of Ottoman land laws. The study also underscores the role of Englishwomen in funding, initiating, and running religious and activist movements during the 19th century. Additionally, it provides a case study of how Europeans developed new holy places in Palestine, contributing to the understanding of religious site development and gender dynamics in historical contexts.

Kark, R., & Frantzman, S. J. (2010). The Protestant Garden Tomb in Jerusalem, Englishwomen, and a Land Transaction in Late Ottoman Palestine. Palestine Exploration Quarterly, 142(3), 199–216. https://doi.org/10.1179/003103210x12789453090165