 | 1839 - 724 ページ
...prophet is represented as distinguished by the beauty of his person ; " an outward gift," says Gibbon, "which is seldom despised except by those to whom it has been refused ;" whence 1, naturally enough, inferred that the advantage had not been wholly denied to himself. But... | |
 | Edward Gibbon - 1843 - 550 ページ
...and proclaimed the religion of the Koran. According to the tradition of his companions, Mahomet(69) was distinguished by the beauty of his person, an...piercing eye, his gracious smile, his flowing beard, bis countenance that painted every sensation of the soul, and his gestures that enforced each expression... | |
 | Robert Chambers - 1844 - 746 ページ
...redemption. [Appearance and Oiaracier of Maliomet.] According to the tradition of his companions, Mahomet eness of detail, before the poem of that name by Falconer....reserved for a genuine sailor to disclose, in correct hi» gestures that enforced each expression of the tongue. In the familiar offices of life he scrupulously... | |
 | Edward Gibbon - 1844 - 546 ページ
...and proclaimed the religion of the Koran. According to the tradition of his companions, Mahomet(69) was distinguished by the beauty of his person, an outward gift which is seldom despised, except by Ihose to whom it has been refused. Before he spoke, the orator engaged on his side the affections of... | |
 | P A. Beddome - 1844 - 280 ページ
...sensation of the soul, and his gestures that enforced each expression of the tongue, bespoke the orator who engaged on his side the affections of a public or private audience. 92. What was his natural character? His manners were marked by the grave, ceremonious politeness of... | |
 | Edward Gibbon - 1847 - 542 ページ
...the beauty of his person, an outward gift which is seldom despised, except by Ihose to whom it bas been refused, before he spoke, the orator engaged...affections of a public or private audience. They applauded bis commanding presence, his majestic aspect, his piercing eye, his gracious smile, his flowing beard,... | |
 | Edward Gibbon - 1850 - 630 ページ
...and proclaimed the religion of the Koran. According to the tradition of his companions, Mahomet 69 was distinguished by the beauty of his person, an...is seldom despised, except by those to whom it has 67 I copy the honorable testimony of Abu Taleb to his family and nephew. Laus Dei, qui nos a stirpe... | |
 | James Roche - 1850 - 572 ページ
...represented as conspicuous for that attractive advantage—" an outward gift," the historian adds, " which is seldom despised, except by those to whom it has been refused." Naturally enough, therefore, we did not anticipate the utter denial to himself of an attribute thus... | |
 | Robert Chambers - 1851 - 764 ページ
...redemption. [Appearance and Character of Mahomet.] According to the tradition of his companions, Mahomet neral. The scene is laid in the east, eoul, and his gestures that enforced each expression of the tongue. In the familiar offices of life... | |
 | Thomas Robert Jolliffe - 1854 - 358 ページ
...thus delineates the son of Abdallah :— " According to the tradition of his companions, Mahomet " wan distinguished by the beauty of his person, an outward...flowing beard, his " countenance that painted every emotion of the soul, his " gestures that enforced each expression of the tongue." (Vol. ix. p. 256.)... | |
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Abdallah was restored to the station ot his ancestors ; and the judicious matron was content with his domestic virtues, till, in the fortieth year of his age,(68) he assumed the title of a prophet, and proclaimed the religion of the Koran. According to... 
