A Pilgrim’s Guide To Israel

Author: Pinchas E. Lapide
Binding: Hardback
Published: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1966

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

Pinchas Lapides A Pilgrims Guide to Israel blends travel writing, religious commentary, and historical insight into a richly instructive companion for spiritual and cultural exploration. Lapide presents a detailed itinerary through Israels sacred and historical sites, illustrating their biblical significance while grounding each location in modern geopolitical context. He instructs readers on how to approach pilgrimage not merely as tourism, but as a transformative encounter with faith, memory, and national identity. The guide balances theological reflection with practical orientation, offering maps, timelines, and cultural notes that elevate it beyond standard travel literature. As a mid-century artifact of postwar religious publishing, it appeals to collectors of Judaica, Christian pilgrimage texts, and Cold War-era Middle Eastern studies.