The Source
Author(s): James Michener
In this compelling novel, Michener sweeps readers back through time to the very beginnings of the Jewish faith, thousands of years ago, to experience the entire colorful history of the JewsQfrom the lives of the early Hebrews to the impact of Christianity, the Crusades, and the Spanish Inquisition to present-day Israel and the Middle-East conflict.
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"Fascinating . . . a wonderful rampage through history."--"The New York Times"
"James Michener is something rare and valuable: an honorable craftsman doing honorable work. . . . He manages
to make history vivid."--"The Boston Globe"
"Magnificent . . . a superlative piece of writing both in scope and technique. It is, in fact, one of the great books of this generation. . . . It will hold the interest of any reader, no matter what religion he may be."--"San Francisco Call Bulletin"
"From the Trade Paperback edition."
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General Fields
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- : Random House USA Inc
- : Fawcett
- : 0.454
- : 01 March 1986
- : 178mm X 108mm X 38mm
- : United States
- : books
Special Fields
- : James Michener
- : Paperback
- : 813.54
- : 1078
- : illustrations
