Photochrome, Vintage, 22,5 cm x 16,5 cm, Collection Privée
According to the Bible, around 1400 BC, the Hebrew people were on their way to conquer the Canaan (ancient name of Israel) under the direction of Joshua, a young military leader chosen by Moses. When they arrived at the bank of Jordan river, Joshua asked the priests to hold The Ark of the Covenant - in the Bible, it is a gold-covered wooden chest with lid cover described in the Book of Exodus as containing the two stone tablets of the Ten Commandments - in the middle of the river. With the help of God, the waters had suddenly gone down, and the people of Joshua were able to cross to the other side.