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He is Not Here: The Holy and Living Land

He is Not Here: The Holy and Living Land

by Timothy M. Dolan and Lino Rulli

Foreword by Jonathan Roumie

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“He is not here; for he has been raised.” With this startling announcement at an empty tomb, the story of Christianity began—and from that moment, the good news spread from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, forever changing human history. Yet the places where it all happened—the hills, villages, and streets where Jesus lived, taught, suffered, died, and rose—can feel distant, even overshadowed by headlines of conflict. He Is Not Here invites readers to see this land again with fresh eyes, appreciating it not merely as a battleground but as the living heart of the Christian story.

In this vivid and deeply personal journey, Cardinal Timothy Dolan guides readers through the Holy Land—from Nazareth and Bethlehem to the Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee, and Jerusalem—uncovering the “here-ness” of our faith: that God truly entered history in a particular place and time. With engaging storytelling, spiritual insight, and stunning full-color photography, he connects the events of Scripture to the realities of daily life, showing how these sacred sites still speak today. At once a pilgrimage and invitation, this book calls readers not only to remember where their faith began, but to rediscover it as a source of encounter, resilience, and hope.

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Publisher: Word on Fire
ISBN: 978-1-68578-365-5
Binding: Hardcover
Page count: 240
Made in: United States
Language: English
Release date: Oct 19, 2026

About the Author

Timothy M. Dolan

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan is the Archbishop Emeritus of New York and currently serves as Co–Chief Chaplain of the New York City Police Department. Prior to nearly seventeen years as Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Dolan served as a parish priest, in the Apostolic Nunciature to the United States, as Rector of the Pontifical North American College in Rome, as Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis, as Archbishop of Milwaukee, and as President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

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What People are Saying

“The love and spirit of Christ abide with Cardinal Dolan wherever he goes. His sense of fun and adventure is unfailing, as is his witness as a joy-filled disciple of Christ, which he brings in charming abundance to this scripturally elevated travel reflection through the homeland of our Lord. As a devoted Catholic and history aficionado, this is the kind of book I wish I’d had available to me when I first started preparing to play Jesus in The Chosen.”

—Jonathan Roumie, from the foreword

“He Is Not Here invites readers on a meaningful journey through the Holy Land, guided by Cardinal Timothy Dolan, whose deep faith and engaging storytelling bring the gospel to life. From Nazareth to Jerusalem—with a final step to Rome—each sacred place is opened up through Scripture, personal reflection, and the living tradition of the Church. With rich biblical insight and a warm, accessible style, this journey draws the story of Christ into our lives today. Clear, reflective, and easy to read, this book is both a meditation and a trusted companion for anyone seeking a deeper encounter with Jesus.”

—Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem

“Cardinal Dolan’s joyful, robust storytelling takes us into the heart of the central moment of all Christianity: the resurrection. ‘He is not here; for he has been raised.’ The realization that God’s Son was here for us. He became one of us, to know our pain, to carry our cross, and to lift us to life everlasting. On Easter morning, Christ showed us the way there. Cardinal Dolan’s love of Jesus and his deeply rooted biblical understanding lifts our hearts and restores our souls in the way that only Cardinal Dolan can: immediate, loving, and strong.”

—Martha MacCallum, anchor and executive editor of The Story with Martha MacCallum, coanchor for Fox News Elections, and New York Times best-selling author of Unknown Valor

“His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, with intimate wisdom and the voice of a kindly father, unlocks the door to our spiritual heritage. Journey through a land both nurturing and hauntingly profound—where the verdant land of milk and honey meets the solemn, salt-shadowed shores of the Dead Sea. Let us reflect, in tender prayer, upon the birthplace of our salvation: the land of Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, John, and of our Lord. This travel guide will enable your prayer and encourage souls to make that pilgrimage to the land of Jesus, who really said and did everything that the evangelists report.”

—Peter Kilpatrick, president of The Catholic University of America

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