Holy Land in U.S. Entertains, Informs
by AFA Journal
October 2, 2006
(AgapePress) - - An exhibit titled "From Abraham to Jesus" kicked off a U.S. tour September 15 in Atlanta, Georgia. It will appear in 28 cities before concluding at The Meadowlands, New Jersey, in December 2008. The exhibit features more than 350 sacred texts and artifacts from the Holy Land, the largest collection ever displayed in the U.S.It is a high-tech experience, using thematic sets, digital surround sound, photo murals, state-of-the art lighting and narration, and an original musical score. The multimedia approach provides an entertaining and informative look at 2,500 years of Biblical history.
"So few people get to go to the Holy Land," said Cary Summers, president of Way Makers, one of several international partners sponsoring the tour. "The whole world is focused on Israel now. We've found there is a great deal of interest not only in Israel, but also in the country's history and artifacts." Other sponsors include the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Institute of Archeology.
Included in the exhibit are the Isaiah Scroll (one of the Dead Sea Scrolls) and the ossuary (or bone box) archaeologists believe held the remains of a son of Simon the Cyrene, who carried Jesus' cross. Original Holy Land art by America's Thomas Kinkade will also be featured. Kinkade is known as the "Painter of Light."
The 30,000 square-foot exhibit requires 12 semi-trucks to move from city to city, 12 full-time personnel, and 400-600 volunteers in each city. It requires three days to erect and to break down at each location.
This article, printed with permission, appears in the October 2006 issue of AFA Journal, a monthly publication of the American Family Association. For more information on the "From Abraham to Jesus" exhibit, visit FromAbrahamToJesus.com or call 888-896-8687.
