one of the great books of this generation. I said my prayers and ate milk for breakfast. a superlative piece of writing both in scope and technique. I rose at 6 o’clock and read two books in Homer and two chapters in Hebrew. “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 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. THE BOOKS OF MICHENER Not counting technical books written or edited before he became a popular novelist and non-fiction writer, James Michener has published 36 books.
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