Jesus: A Pilgrimage – A New York Times Bestselling Meditation on Christ, Scripture, and Faith in the Holy Land

"James Martin’s riveting new meditation on Jesus is one of the best books I’ve read in years—on any subject." — Mary Karr, author of LitJames Martin, SJ, gifted storyteller, editor at large of America magazine, popular media commentator, and New York Times bestselling author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything, brings the Gospels to life in Jesus: A Pilgrimage, and invites believers and seekers alike to experience Jesus through Scripture, prayer and travel.Combining the fascinating insights of historical Jesus studies with profound spiritual insights about the Christ of faith grounded in Jesuit spirituality, Father Martin recreates the world of first-century Galilee and Judea to usher you into Jesus's life and times and show readers how Jesus speaks to us today. Martin also brings together the most up-to-date Scripture scholarship, wise spiritual reflections, and lighthearted stories about his pilgrimage to the Holy Land with a fellow (and funny) Jesuit, visiting important sites in the life of Jesus of Nazareth.The person at the heart of the Gospels can seem impossibly distant. Stories about his astonishing life and ministry—clever parables that upended everyone’s expectations, incredible healings that convinced even skeptics, nature miracles that dazzled the dumbstruck disciples—can seem far removed from our own daily lives, hard to understand, and at times irrelevant. But in Jesus you will come to know him as Father Martin knows him: Messiah and Savior, as well as friend and brother.WINNER OF THE 2016 ILLUMINATION AWARD (GOLD). WINNER OF THE 2015 CATHOLIC PRESS ASSOCIATION BOOK AWARDThis pilgrimage on the page brings the Gospels to life, revealing:A Journey Through the Holy Land: Follow Father Martin to the sites of Jesus’s life and ministry, from his childhood in Nazareth to his final days in Jerusalem.Accessible Biblical Studies: Grasp the meaning behind the Gospels with up-to-date scholarship presented in a clear, engaging, and story-driven way.A Portrait of the Human Jesus: Experience the world of first-century Galilee and meet Jesus not just as a distant figure, but as a friend and brother who speaks to us today.Spiritual Growth for Seekers and Believers: Whether you have a deep faith or are just beginning to ask questions, this book invites you to encounter the person at the heart of the Gospels in a new way. Read more