Christian van Adrichem

Christian Kruik van Adrichem, or Christianus Crucius Adrichomius, (February 13, 1533 – June 20, 1585) was a Catholic priest and theological writer.

A map of Jerusalem, 1584

Biography

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Van Adrichem was born in Delft. He was ordained in 1566, and was Director of the Convent of St. Barbara [nl] in Delft before being expelled by the storm of the Reformation. He died in Cologne.

His works are: Vita Jesu Christi (Antwerp, 1578) and Theatrum Terrae Sanctae et Biblicarum Historiarum (Cologne, 1590).[1][2] This last work gives a description of Palestine, of the antiquities of Jerusalem,[3] and a chronology from Adam till the death of John the Apostle in 109.

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  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainMaas, Anthony John (1907). "Christian Kruik van Adrichem". In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 1. New York: Robert Appleton Company.

References

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  1. ^ "Maps of the tribal territories in Palestine". Eran Laor Cartographic Collection, The National Library of Israel.
  2. ^ "Map of the Holy Land". Eran Laor Cartographic Collection, the National Library of Israel.
  3. ^ "Map of Jerusalem". Eran Laor Cartographic Collection, the National Library of Israel.