one of the great books of this generation. a superlative piece of writing both in scope and technique. “A sweeping filled with excitement-pagan ritual, the clash of armies, ancient and modern: the evolving drama of man’s faith.” - The Philadelphia Inquirer 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.” - The New York Times In The Source, James Michener addresses the central idea of water, origin, and belief through a single source, which is literally a spring (Makor).Set in Israel, the novel moves from the. 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. James Albert Michener (/mtnr/ FebruOctober 16, 1997) was an American author of more than 40 books, the majority of which were fictional, lengthy family sagas covering the lives of many generations in particular geographic locales and incorporating solid history. In his signature style of grand storytelling, James A.
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