Come with Us to the Promised Land: A Pictorial Biblical Encounter by Doreen Rose is a visual journey that takes you on an incredible trip through various places from the Bible. This lovely series of photos span several stunning locations from Joppa to Caesarea Philippi to the Dead Sea to Mt. Nebo. Rose uses her personal trips as the basis for each of these places mentioned in the Bible. Each place features photos, a few tidbits about the place, and thorough references from various Bible verses. Rose’s archeological experience will encourage you to find new insights into each of these locations which she hopes will prepare tourists for their own visits or allow armchair travelers to have their own adventures.

Doreen Rose delivers the perfect companion to a Bible study or personal studies that will deepen your understanding of how these places fit into various stories from the Bible. Rose also includes the way animals, people, walls, gates, and agriculture fit into these locations, which gives you a well-rounded sense of what each place is like. The amazing way that Rose uses verses and photography to bring these places to life in a way that will deepen how you read the Bible. Rose touches upon notable places which include Nazareth; Rose highlights the verses that show how the city was important in the birth and life of Jesus. Various mountains are also included throughout such as Mt. Hermon, which is seen in lovely verses found in Psalms and Song of Solomon. A couple of notable seas you’ll discover within are the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, both of which play a significant role in the Bible. Doreen Rose puts together stunning visuals and prominent verses in Come With Us to the Promised Land, which brings to life each of these places in an unforgettable spiritual journey.

Come With Us to the Promised Land: A Pictorial Biblical Encounter by Doreen Rose takes readers on a fascinating journey to Israel and Jordan where they visit the actual locations where biblical events took place. In Israel, the author takes readers to where Jesus walked and they also see the places where the Old Testament people lived. It is a special feeling for readers to be in Galilee where Jesus stood and where he once cooked breakfast. It is a book where biblical history comes alive and where readers see the land God promised to his people. It is a book that every traveler will enjoy and it will also prepare them for their visit to these places.

Come With Us to the Promised Land: A Pictorial Biblical Encounter by Doreen Rose gives glimpses of the beauty and enchantment of Israel and Jordan and the historic and ancient sites are made palpable to readers. The author's narration and the pictures will encourage readers to travel to these places and experience the history and spiritual vibes of Israel and Jordan. Readers will find it easy to imagine that many battles and wars have taken place here. The author tackles the topic in an entertaining and interesting way by adding colorful pictures of the trip and makes history engaging and absorbing to readers. Whether it is the Wadi Rum, the Arabian desert, Jerusalem or the archaeological experiences, this memoir is a treat for all travel lovers who enjoy exploring historic lands.

Come With Us to the Promised Land: A Pictorial Biblical Encounter by Doreen Rose is a compelling book that offers a wonderful visual experience to readers. The author takes readers on an epic journey — thanks to unique skills in photography — to the places they have encountered in the Scriptures, places that have become household names. Some have become very symbolic of their faith and connection with Jesus, such as Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Gethsemane, and many others. With the use of stunning imagery, the author makes some elements of the Bible come alive, exploring historical places like the Mount of Olives, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, the Jordan River, and many others.

Doreen Rose first traveled to Israel in 2012 and then went back in 2014 in the company of six friends. She explains that the reality far outstripped the imagination. From ancient ruins to well-preserved religious sites, from sweepingly gorgeous views of locales to historic spots filled with biblical significance, the author guide readers, image after image, allowing them a strong feel of the reality. I enjoyed the commentaries that accompany each image and, in beautiful prose, the author establishes the direct link between each image and the scriptures. The Old and the New Testaments come alive in these pages. I loved how the author presented the geography, personalizing her encounter with the region intimately linked to the sojourn of Jesus among us. The personal stories accompany the presentations and the biblical references as footnotes enrich the experience of the journey. Come With Us to the Promised Land: A Pictorial Biblical Encounter allows readers to spiritually revisit the Promised Land and creates a deep longing to physically be there.