Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses - Couverture rigide

Feiler, Bruce

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0380977753 ISBN 13 : 9780380977758

Editeur : William Morrow, 2001

Synopsis

Walking the Bible In the tradition of Thomas Cahill and Bruce Chatwin, this fascinating book takes readers on a firsthand journey through the greatest stories ever told, drawing from the latest archaeological research about each site and exploring how geography affects the larger narrative of the Bible. Endpaper maps. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

“An instant classic. . . . A pure joy to read.” (Washington Post Book World)

“Smart and savvy, insightful and illuminating.” (Los Angeles Times)

“An exciting, well-told story informed by Feiler’s boundless intellectual curiosity...[and] sense of adventure.” (Miami Herald)

“An eloquently spiritual pilgrimage.” (Entertainment Weekly)

“Feiler’s accomplishment, and it’s a profound one, is to confront his idea of God...” (San Francisco Chronicle)

“An inspirational oasis. . . . From the barren land, Feiler emerges, like those whose paths he traces, renewed and transformed.” (People)

“An enthusiastic travelogue...Feiler delivers a wealth of information in an accessible and entertaining format.” (New York Times Book Review)

“[Feiler] is an excellent guide...He has...invested [this book] with a keen intellectual curiosity.” (New York Times)

“Bruce Feiler went looking for proof. He learned that proof doesn’t matter.” (USA Today)

“Evocative, descriptive, emotionally honest, and often funny.” (Christian Science Monitor)

Biographie de l'auteur :

Bruce Feiler is the author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including Abraham, Where God Was Born, America's Prophet, The Council of Dads, and The Secrets of Happy Families. He is a columnist for the New York Times, a popular lecturer, and a frequent commentator on radio and television. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and twin daughters.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: William Morrow
• Date d'édition: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0380977753
• ISBN 13: 9780380977758
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 464