The fallen capital of West Asia was devastated by the conquerors to such effect that it never recovered, and its life passed away for ever across the Tigris, to the site on which mosul stands at the present day.
"The Ancient East"
D. G. Hogarth
At mosul he was shewn a Hebrew translation of the New Testament which had been made by a rabbi a hundred years previously.
"Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ"
Rev. A. Bernstein, B.D.
Indeed, we sent after thee to Damascus and mosul and other the towns, but lit on no tidings of thee."
"Tales from the Arabic Volume 3"
John Payne