The book is addressed to those who are interested in the cultural and historical sights of Israel, especially those related to the origin and history of the Christian religion and the presence of the Russian Orthodox Church here. Together with the author you will visit Jerusalem. Bethany, Ein Karem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Galilee and the Judean Desert, the Mediterranean cities of Israel - Acre, Caesarea, Tel Aviv, Lydda, Haifa. Jaffa. A detailed, vivid, emotional description will allow the reader to feel himself next to the author in the Jerusalem Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Bethlehem Church of the Nativity, the Nazarene Basilica of the Annunciation, on the Mount of Temptations, in the halls of the Crusader castle in Acre, the Bahai Gardens of Haifa and many other unforgettable places in Israel, to learn the origins the most significant Christian traditions and rituals. In relation to the main Christian shrines and attractions, detailed explanations of the history of their origin are provided. connections with religious tradition, their reflection in Russian and world culture. The book can be used as a guide, as it contains detailed descriptions of a number of the main attractions of the country (primarily related to the history of Christianity). However, this is not a guide. A clearly expressed specificity of the book is a significant number of excursions into the history and culture of Judea-Palestine-Israel. great attention to outstanding personalities, especially those whose biographies are connected with Russia.