About the Book:
Ignatius Fernandez's MEETING JESUS IN THE HOLY LAND covers the holy sites, churches, and other information that should make the pilgrimage memorable. Fernandez also gives the reader information on areas outside the Holy Land that tour operators often include in their itineraries.
By design, the book is short and relevant to tourists.
My Review:
Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land by Ignatius Fernandez is
a travel resource to be used during and after a trip to the Holy Land. Much of the content is informational as it
explains the sections of the city, the ethnic and religious groups in the area,
and popular sites to visit. The guide includes just enough historical and
visual detail to jog a traveler’s memory after the trip when reminiscing.
Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land contains several chapters on Biblical events and places that have reflections to consider. I am unsure of the author’s exact faith tradition, but he included church tradition/lore that I was unfamiliar with. I found the material interesting and liked having a different perspective to consider. As for the ideas more familiar to myself as a Protestant believer, I found those to be both challenging and encouraging.
Chapter Eight on the Via Dolorosa (Stations of the Cross) stood out to me. As I read of the different points in Jesus’ path to be crucified, it reminded me of just how real, painful, and terrible the ordeal was. It made me more thankful that Jesus was willing to do such a thing.
Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land includes a handful of color photos to accompany the text. For best effect, I recommend using either the physical copy or the ebook on a newer tablet. My old second-generation kindle had trouble displaying the photos.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
Jolene, Thank you. Much appreciated. God bless. Ignatius Fernadez
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