About the book
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
Editions of The Source
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394446301
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375760389
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449203149
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449207109
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449211472
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449238592
- EBook
- ISBN 9780812986242
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307547125
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780394582818
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736624893
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736624909
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736624916
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101922170
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101922187
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781415903940
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Source about?
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
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Source?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Source?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394446301
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Source?
James A. Michener
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Source is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394446301) and paperback(ISBN 9780375760389) and paperback(ISBN 9780449203149) and paperback(ISBN 9780449207109) and paperback(ISBN 9780449211472) and paperback(ISBN 9780449238592) and ebook(ISBN 9780812986242) and ebook(ISBN 9780307547125) and audiobook(ISBN 9780394582818) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736624893) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736624909) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736624916) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101922170) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101922187) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781415903940)
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