In addition to numerous Old Testament prophets, it is primarily the outstanding personality of Abraham, the reference figure of the three Abrahamic religions, that has its roots in this land. The book offers a current description of the country and its biblically significant sites, based on a study trip in 2001. Meditative texts complement the factual information by explaining the religious significance of the locations, together providing a rich and multifaceted impression of this country, which is currently too often perceived only through negative reports.