The Source Author:James A. Michener "A monumental and imaginative novel of the old-new nation [of] Isreal." --Saturday Review — Frontispece: "...The hero, Rabbi Akiba,was a real man who died as described in 137 C.E. All quotations ascribed to him can be verified. King David [& many others].. and Dr. Maimonidies were real persons and quotations ascribed to the last are also verif... more »iable."« less