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Walking the Bible: A Journey by Land Through the Five Books of Moses (P.S.) |
Author: Bruce Feiler
Published: 2005-08-01 |
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 Walking the Bible? More like Leading a Journey
Before I say anything else, let me just say something very important. Whether you do or do not believe in or respect the Bible, you should still read this book. Those that are looking for a spiritual journey that will strengthen your faith will find it; those that are looking for a nice, engaging story will find that as well. Basically, anything positive you are hoping to get out of this book can be discovered.
Feiler takes the reader through an intriguing journey among the modern-day sites of historical Bible sites. In fact, Feiler even splits his book up into 5 parts, paralleling the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Bible). However, Feiler seems to have no intentions of converting any of his readers. He says that the main purpose of W.T.B. is to find answers for his own questions.
Feiler succeeds in this aspect. His language and style never come off as preachy or didactic; he is just telling a story. Thankfully, he is a master at this. He uses some of the most beautiful language and metaphors of any modern-day book I have ever read. At the same time, it is not difficult vocabulary; most children would also be able to read this book. Once you start reading a chapter, it is very hard to stop until the end. W.T.B. is great for short spurts of reading; every chapter is pretty self-contained, so there is no big story arch that must be followed linearly throughout the book.
I would recommend W.T.B. for anyone who, in the least, wants a good story. The ease of language and almost completely self-contained chapters make it easy for people of all ages to pick it up and read any time.
 A Fascinating Journey through the Five Books of Moses
Feiler's Walking the Bible brings the reader along on a journey to find something tangible in the Bible, something to allow him to connect with real places and things. He begins his journey after he realizes that he is no longer attached to the Bible and its characters even though he wants to be, at least as literature. He decides to travel to the places mentioned to see what concrete things from the pages he can find to bridge the gap between the abstract and reality.
The text uses intriguing, creative language and style to tell the story of sand, land, and discovery as Feiler travels from Mesopotamia to Mount Sinai with his tour guide, Avner Goren, who leads him to insight into the timeless stories in the Bible.
I thoroughly enjoyed the read, especially because of Feiler's rich description and captivating writing style. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking insight into the first five books of the Bible.
Walking the Bible
This is an incredible companion to the book everyone should have both. They give you a new and wonderful prospective of the Bible and Gods Holy word. It truly brings it all alive. Once you see the places you have a new way of looking at what you read in the Bible you see the places and they become alive and more real that you ever thought they could be.
 Walking the Bible - Lite
I started the book with enthusiasm and debated whether I'd give it four or five stars. Finishing the last page, the question was whether to give it three or four. Now that I've had a couple of weeks' for digestion, it's with generousity I give it three. The book should be titled Walking the Bible - Lite. Feiler says he read a room of books in preparation for his trek. Maybe so, but what he passes along is superficial. The book has a great premise. Many of the people he meets along the way and their cultures are fascinating. But, he never gets below the surface. Feiler's breezy writing style is easy to read, but sometimes less is more. Not everything needs a simile. Comparing a jagged mountain range to the edge of his just opened tuna can? Yikes! Much of the book deals with Feiler's gee whiz moments of spiritual awakening, connecting to his roots. I'm sure for him the experiences were profound. For me they're neither profound nor interesting.
The Old Testament comes to life!!!
This is a dynamic journey that was a true hearted pleasure to read. Bruce Feiler reenacts and covers the terrain of Abraham, Noah, (Mt Ararat) Isaac and Jacob and brings these places back to life as in the time of the Torah. If you enjoy the Old Testament this book will not disappoint.
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