Now for the first time in trade paperback, Michener\'s magnificent and spellbinding expedition through the history of the Holy Land, the Source of Western religious and cultural heritage. -- San Francisco Call Bulletin. one of the great books of this generation. . . a superlative piece of writing both in scope and technique . . . -- The Philadelphia Inquirer Magnificent . -- The New York Times A sweeping novel] filled with excitement--pagan ritual, the clash of armies, ancient and modern: the evolving drama of man\'s faith.
Biblical history, as seen through the eyes of a professor who is puzzled, appalled, delighted, enriched and impoverished by the spectacle of a land where all men are archeologists. . . a] wonderful rampage through history . . . stunning . . .
Praise for The Source Fascinating .
An epic tale of love, strength, and faith, The Source is a richly written saga that encompasses the history of Western civilization and the great religious and cultural ideas that have shaped our world.
Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of Tell Makor, Michener vividly re-creates life in an ancient city and traces the profound history of the Jewish people--from the persecution of the early Hebrews, the rise of Christianity, and the Crusades to the founding of Israel and the modern conflict in the Middle East.
Michener transports us back thousands of years to the Holy Land.
In his signature style of grand storytelling, James A.
Now for the first time in trade paperback, Michener\'s magnificent and spellbinding expedition through the history of the Holy Land, the Source of Western religious and cultural heritage
