Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land by Ignatius Fernandez

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Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land
Ignatius Fernandez

  •  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.


 Review: Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land 

Publicist, Cristina Deptula, contacted me to ask me my thoughts on Ignatius Fernandez's book Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land.

This section of the world known as the Holy Land is of great religious importance for Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. 

Israel, and more specifically, Jerusalem - is a city culturally divided and consists of people raising families and worshiping as they choose. 

This is a book blog and  I will point out that The Holy Bible is the most-read book in the world.

Meeting Jesus in the Holy Land is Fernandez's 11th book, with 11 eleven chapters, and 11 images. According to many scholars, Jesus was about 33 years, a multiple of 11, when he was crucified.

Fernandez's journey to the Holy Land occurred in 2017 and his small book is set up like a tour guide. It talks about the Holy Land, churches, and sites outside of the Holy Land that tour operators often include in itineraries.

The guide does speak to the difficulty of the journey. I have been informed that a typical stay for Christians to get a good feel for Israel is often 10 - 28 days. There is much walking involved to view the physical geography and capture the distances between places. 

Fernandez does mention a lady in her 80s accomplishing this feat. When I checked into It, it was reported to me that the journey is not strenuous but travelers must walk and should aim for 3 - 5 miles per day - this may exclude those with physical challenges.

As many of you know I am very fond of archaeology and drawn to learn more about areas that have been excavated. I enjoyed learning about the findings and the history behind them - be it a famous hillside, a support building surrounded by a wall, or a river that flows into a sacred sea. 

Fernandez's journey reflects great respect. I've enjoyed finding out more about the Biblical history that captures the extraordinary connection and love that people often feel for the State of Israel.