Eva Marie Everson - Reflections of Gods Holy Land: A Personal Journey Through Israel

Previously Published Titles

Miriam Feinberg Vamosh

Women at the Time of the Bible

Food at the Time of the Bible: From Adams Apple to the Last Supper

Daily Life at the Time of Jesus

Israel, Land of the Bible

Pathways through the Land of the Hart

Eva Marie Everson

True Love

One True Vow

Shadow of Dreams

Summon the Shadows

Shadows of Light

Intimate Moments with God

Intimate Encounter with God

Silver & Gold

Sex, Lies, and the Media

Sex, Lies, and High School

The Potluck Club

The Potluck Club; Troubles Brewing

The Potluck Club Takes the Cake

Forthcoming

The Potluck Catering Club (Book 1)
August 2008

The Potluck Catering Club (Book 2)
August 2009

The Potluck Catering Club (Book 3)
August 2010

The Potluck Club Cookbook

Heels on Wood, Soles on Carpet

This Fine Life

2008 by Eva Marie Everson and Miriam Feinberg Vamosh

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Rabbinic quotations are taken from:

The Babylonian Talmud. London: Soncino Press 19351952. 34 vols.

Midrash Rabbah: Soncino Midrash Rabbah. Transl. and eds. H. Freedman and M. Simon. London: Soncino Press, 1951. 10 vols.

Quotes from the works of Josephus Flavius are taken from The Works of Josephus. Transl. William Whiston (Peabody, MA. Hendrickson, 1987).

Unless noted, photographs and provided by Eva Marie Everson and Miriam Feinberg Vamosh. Additional photographs provided by Doron Nissim. More information on Mr. Nissims work can be obtained at http://www.pbase.com/doronnissim/profile.

REFLECTIONS OF GODS HOLY LAND

ISBN 10: 0-8499-1956-8

ISBN 13: 978-0-8499-1956-5

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Dedication

Eva Marie and Miriam dedicate this book in loving memory of

Dana Kempler

19572007

who brought us together in the Land of the Bible.

We love and miss you.

So very much.

... and to the late Danessa Feinberg,

who lived a life believing a work such as this could happen.

We write you now about what has always

existed, which we have heard, we have seen

with our own eyes, we have looked at, and

we have touched with our hands.

1 John 1:1

We write this to you so you can be full of joy with us.

Praise for Reflections of Gods Holy Land

Youve always wanted to go to the Holy Land, and this book will only deepen that longing. If for any reason you cant go, Reflections of Gods Holy Land is the next best thing. Youll feel as if youve been there. Dont miss this.

Jerry B. Jenkins

Author, Riven

The Left Behind Series

My journey through the Holy Land is etched in my memories. I had not expected to be so deeply moved by the experience. When I picked up Reflections of GodsHoly Land, I was once again flooded with my ancient journey. If youve been to Israel dont miss this devotional experience, and if youve never been allow the authors to open for you a window of blessing. Capture for yourself Reflections of Gods Holy Land. The view is spectacular! An ancient fireworks of beauty and truth. The research and photography alone are worth the price of this book.

Patsy Clairmont

Women of Faith Speaker Author;

I Second That Emotion

Having personally visited the land of the Bible over 100 times, I found Reflections of Gods Holy Land: A PersonalJourney Through Israel insightful and enlightening to read. Spectacular photos and wonderful words of meditation and reflections. If you have never seen the Holy Land in person or you have been there many times, you will find that this book will ignite your imagination of the origins of the Bible. A must for every living room and great for the whole family!

Peter Sumrall

President

LeSEA Broadcasting

Reading Reflections of Gods Holy Land reminds me of the privilege I had during my years in the United States of encouraging Christians to visit Israel. These beautiful pictures and moving words brought home to me once again that the relationship between our faiths is our common passion for the Bible and bond with the Land of the Bible. Our beloved friend Dana, to whom this book is dedicated, worked devotedly to show Israels vital spiritual essence, and continues to live within the pages of this book. I know that Reflections of Gods HolyLand will bless many with the knowledge of Israel, and I invite people to visit and see how easy it is to fall in love with the country.

Mina Ganem

Former Director

Israel Government Tourist Office Los Angeles

The exquisite colors, perfect framing, and intelligent venues contained in the photos make it a must-have for anyone interested in Israel. And, if you werent interested in the Holy Land before opening its cover, you certainly will be ready to hop on the next flight to TelAviv before closing the final page of Reflections of GodsHoly Land.

Miriam Feinberg Vamosh lends credibility and accuracy to the history and place descriptions contained on each page. Plus Eva Marie Eversons unique blend of journalist, Bible teacher, and excited tourist give her personal accounts an inimitable character I have not encountered in any book during my 30 plus years in Israel.

Yuval Shomron

Jerusalem Bureau Chief

The High Adventure Global
Broadcasting Network

In the Holy Land, the pages of Scripture come to life in an amazing way. Reflections of Gods Holy Land is the next best thing to being in Israel itself! Beautiful photos and meaningful reflections will touch your heart and make the Bible much more real and close for you. This inspirational volume will be a treasure for you and your family for years to come.

Robert Stearns

Founder and Executive Director

Eagles Wings (New York)

If youve been to Israel, this book will feel like a return trip. I highly recommend you settle in with a cup of something and experience the beauty and inspiration of these pages! I love it!!