Encountering Jesus in the Fifth Gospel

Walk through the Gospel story in the land where it unfolded. Encountering Jesus in the Fifth Gospel is a large-format, richly illustrated pilgrimage through the Christian sites of the Holy Land. Following the Gospel narrative from the birth of Jesus through his ministry, death, resurrection and ascension, Steve P. Jakeman connects the familiar biblical accounts with the landscapes, towns, ruins and sacred places in which they are rooted. Across 331 pages, more than 300 photographs, detailed maps and accessible historical, archaeological and spiritual reflection bring the Gospel world vividly to life. Each chapter concludes with a prayer, inviting readers not simply to learn about the Holy Land, but to pause, reflect and encounter Jesus afresh. Written for: those preparing for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land former pilgrims wishing to revisit places they have known readers unable to make the journey themselves ministers, preachers and Bible-study groups those interested in Christian history, archaeology and sacred places anyone seeking a substantial and meaningful Christian gift This is not a heavy theological textbook, nor simply a collection of travel photographs. It is an accessible journey through the places of the Gospel, combining biblical narrative, history, personal reflection and prayer. Not simply a guidebook, but a pilgrimage in words, pictures and prayer.