![]() In retrospect, I probably should have kept a reading diary, because there are so many things in this book I would. ![]() The Source is not only a compelling history of the Holy Land and its people but a richly written saga that encompasses the development of Western civilization and the great religious and cultural ideas that have shaped our world. Michener, is a thick tome spinning an intricate web of fictional stories spread out through the realistic history of a fictional tel 1 called Makor (Hebrew for ‘source’) near Acre, in what is now Israel. Michener weaves his epic tale of love, strength, and faith until at last he arrives at the founding of Israel and the modern conflict in the Middle East. ancient city during critical periods of its existence, and traces the profound history of the Jews, including that of the early Hebrews and their persecution, the impact of Christianity on the Jewish world, the Crusades, and the Spanish Inquisition. By exploring the lives and discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of Tell Makor, Michener vividly re-creates life in and around an. ![]() Michener (Author) 5,368 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 13.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 11.58 29 Used from 7.60 Paperback 18.52 52 Used from 3.08 22 New from 14.87 1 Collectible from 36. ![]() In his signature style of grand storytelling, James Michener sweeps us back through time to the Holy Land, thousands of years ago. Michener The Source Mass Market Paperback Maby James A. ![]()
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