The Face of Samaria: The History and Life of Jews in the Heartland of Israel (Israel Today)

Frank Mecklenburg provides an important and accurate picture of life in Israel's Biblical heartland in this book, "The Face Of Samaria." The author writes about the history of the Land that was promised by God to the Patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, as well as an understanding of what motivates the Jewish settlers to claim their heritage. Mecklenburg traces the beginnings of the settlement movement in Samaria by the faithful pioneering Jewish families. His personal interviews with many of the frontline founding members of the settlement communities, which today are blossoming across the Land, provide a unique glimpse into the beliefs, hopes, and values of these people. Read more