Spiritual Focus on Books December 24, 2012 Issue

In the footsteps of Jesus

Kim Shippey, Senior Staff Editor

In the Footsteps of Jesus
A Chronicle of His Life and the Origins of Christianity
Jean-Pierre Isbouts
National Geographic Books,
Washington, DC, 2012
368 pages 

In the Footsteps of Jesus invites readers to “step into the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth and see his world unfold in all of its historical and spiritual dimensions through forensic research, archaeology, geography, cultural history, and the reconstruction of everyday life.”

And with the resources of National Geographic behind this ambitious venture, how could it fail to impress even those who don’t view the central figure of Christianity as their savior? The location photography, artwork, ancient artifacts, and scores of specially commissioned maps would help anyone comprehend Jesus as a dynamic teacher, leader, and man.

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