I’ve never been to Israel but I would love to go some day. In the meantime, I’m happy to read about it and this was a great book to start with. I’ve read other books about Israel in the context of the Jewishness of Jesus and Biblical cultural studies but not one that takes you on a ride through present day Israel with Elvis on the GPS and musician/writer Buck Storm behind the wheel. They’re good company! Buck, (note to self – check out his music some time) possesses a droll humour and a sense of adventure. He seems like a genuine, thoughtful and open-minded guy.
Frequently going off the usual tourist trail and sharing observations as he goes, we hear of places and people that build a strong sense of Israel both modern and ancient as well as plenty of interesting information and facts - I’ve always wondered what happened to all those prayers stuffed into the Wailing Wall and now I know but this isn’t simply a travel guide. This is a book about looking for God under the weight of immense historical and geographical significance. –
‘At its very foundation, Israel is the story of God’s interaction with mankind.’
You catch a sense of expectancy not only for the experience of Israel but of God. It stirs the heart as well as the imagination. Through the stories you breathe in the beauty and the tension, the ordinary and the remarkable, not just of life in the Holy Land but of life with Jesus.
Thanks to #NetGalley for the review copy.
I recommend reading #FindingJesusInIsrael by #BuckStorm #worthypub
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