Israel Rising: The Land of Israel Reawakens (Ancient Prophecy / Modern Lens)

Thousands of years ago, the prophet Ezekiel foretold a future time in which the arid land of Israel would come alive for its people. Now this breathtaking book documents the fulfillment of that vision―from the hills of Shiloh where shepherds once roamed, to the booming city of Tel Aviv, founded on sand dunes, to the stellar beaches of Caesarea, transformed from a small village into one of Israel’s most stunning coastal cities and finally to Jerusalem, the Eternal City of Peace, where in ancient times the power of worship resounded from the Temple. Here, rarely seen photographs taken between the 1880s and the 1940s juxtaposed with contemporary images of the same locations illustrate the region’s biblical history as a place of monumental battle, celebration, worship, and awesome resilience.

Whether by helicopter or on foot, on their own or with the aid of locals, author Doug Hershey and photographer Elise Monique Theriault negotiate the terrain to access the vantage points required to match the original photos―from the rooftop of Israel’s National Museum of Science, Technology and Space in Haifa, to Jaffa Port’s breakwater, and much more. Their quest creates a collection that will inspire and captivate as it illuminates Israel’s foretold awakening in a new and unforgettable way.

Doug Hershey is an author, conference speaker and founder of Ezra Adventures, an Israel focused travel and education company. From years of hands-on experience, cultivating local relationships in Israel and a love for history, Doug provides a unique perspective on the connection between the Jewish Scriptures and present-day Israel. When he is not in Israel with Ezra Adventures, he is speaking in churches, synagogues and conferences about the miraculous restoration of Israel. For more info go to EzraAdventures.com.

Elise Monique Theriault is a freelance photojournalist and travel photographer based out of California. She has been traveling to Israel since 2011 and has cultivated a passion for its photogenic landscapes, history and culture. Her photography is featured in multiple organizations throughout Israel. For more of her work and for more information, visit www.elisemonique.com.