A glass slide showing a photograph of Arab people in ruins identified as the House of Namaan, in Damascus, Syria. According to 2 Kings 5, Naaman the Aramean was a commander of the armies of Ben-Hadad II, the king of Aram-Damascus, during the time of Joram, king of Israel. Yet he was afflicted with leprosy. The photograph is numbered No. 403, and was likely taken by a member of the American Colony, in Jerusalem, Israel.

A glass slide showing a photograph of a city wall identified as St. Paul’s Wall, in Damascus, Syria." The name refers to the New Testament story of the apostle Paul being lowered downin a basket through an opening in the wall to escape death (Acts 9:25). The slide was produced by the Chicago Transparency Company.

A glass slide showing a photograph of the "Street Called Straight," in Damascus, Syria. The street was mentioned in the Biblcal story of the conversion of Saul (Acts 9:11). On the frame of the slide is printed "T.H. McAllister, Manufacturing Optician, 49 Nassau Street, New York." On the reverse, the slide is numbered 5817a.

A glass slide showing a photograph of a train bound for Damascus crossing a bridge. The slide carries the logo of the Chicago Transparency Company.

A glass slide showing a photograph of a Damascus Sword Maker and his young apprentice. The slide is numbered No. 552.

A glass slide showing a photograph of a city wall identified as "St. Paul’s Wall, Damascus." The name refers to the New Testament story of the apostle Paul being lowered downin a basket through an opening in the wall to escape death (Acts 9:25). The slide is numbered No. 404.

A glass slide showing a photograph of several people on horseback in a cemetary identified as the "Cemetary of Median, Damascus." The photograph is numbered 414, and was likely taken by a member of the American Colony, in Jerusalem, Israel.

A glass slide showing a photograph titled "Looking over Strait Street." The image appears to have been taken in Damascus, Syria. In the New Testament, Strait Street was the street where Ananias restored sight to the apostle Paul after he'd seen Jesus (Acts 9:10-12). The Roman street runs from East to West in the old city of Damascus. The slide is numbered No. 407.

This booklet is the fourth chapter of a training course developed for Air Force Reserve personnel about the Cold War's impact on world affairs. This chapter focuses on Middle Eastern countries and their roles in the Cold War. This booklet includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.

This booklet is the fifth unit of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about the armed forces of non-communist countries. This unit discusses the Middle East and North Africa. It includes background information, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.

Interview with Dr. Henry Speck, ACU History professor, and Dr. Jabr Al-Atrash, former Syrian Ambassador. In the interview, they discuss recent events in the middle east.

Interview with Dr. Jabr Al-Atrash, former Syrian ambassador. In the interview, Dr. Al-Atrash discusses current issues in the middle east.

Map of Apostle Paul's second missionary journey, from Jerusalem to Asia Minor and on into Europe, with notes on the important places visited by Paul.