In his signature style of grand storytelling, James A. Michener
transports us back thousands of years to the Holy Land. 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. 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.
Praise for The Source
"Fascinating . . . stunning . . . [a] wonderful rampage through
history . . . 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
"A sweeping [novel] filled with excitement--pagan ritual, the clash of
armies, ancient and modern: the evolving drama of man's faith."--The
Philadelphia Inquirer
"Magnificent . . . a superlative piece of writing both in scope and
technique . . . one of the great books of this generation."--San
Francisco Call Bulletin
