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Walking the Bible by Bruce Feiler

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Walking the Bible

A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses

Bruce Feiler

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · March 20, 2001

Reading lane: Pilgrimage & Sacred Travel

“An instant classic. . . .

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Why This Clicks

Scripture on the Ground

A traveling inquiry brings biblical stories into contact with the landscapes associated with them.

Come here for

  • A journey by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel through places tied to the Torah
  • Archaeological questions alongside reflection on shared Christian and Jewish stories

Expect

  • Travel writing shaped by history, geography, and personal faith
  • An exploratory, intellectually curious reading experience

Book Details

Authors
Bruce Feiler
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
March 20, 2001
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Pilgrimage & Sacred Travel · Pentateuch Studies
Reading lane
Pilgrimage & Sacred Travel

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Publisher Categories

  • Lives in History

  • Personal Memoirs

  • Jewish Lives

  • Israel & Palestine History

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  • Old Testament Interpretation

  • Biblical Reference

  • Christian History

  • History of Religion

About This Book

“An instant classic. . . . A pure joy to read.” — Washington Post Book World Both a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, Walking the Bible presents one man’s epic journey- by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel- through the greatest stories ever told. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mount Sinai to touching the burning bush, Bruce Feiler’s inspiring odyssey will forever change your view of history’s most legendary events. The stories in the first five books of the...

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“An instant classic. . . . A pure joy to read.” — Washington Post Book World Both a heart-racing adventure and an uplifting quest, Walking the Bible presents one man’s epic journey- by foot, jeep, rowboat, and camel- through the greatest stories ever told. From crossing the Red Sea to climbing Mount Sinai to touching the burning bush, Bruce Feiler’s inspiring odyssey will forever change your view of history’s most legendary events. The stories in the first five books of the Bible, also known as the Torah, come alive as Feiler searches across three continents for the stories and heroes shared by Christians and Jews. You’ll visit the slopes of Mount Ararat, where Noah’s ark landed, trek to the desert outpost where Abraham first heard the words of God, and scale the summit where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Using the latest archeological research, Feiler explores how physical location affects the larger narrative of the Bible and ultimately realizes how much these places, as well as his experience, have affected his faith. A once-in-a-lifetime journey, Walking the Bible offers new insights into the roots of our common faith and uncovers fresh answers to the most profound questions of the human spirit. “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

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