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The Cross of Bethlehem: The Memoirs of a Refugee
The Cross of Bethlehem is a memoir of a Christian Israeli military officer caught in the crosshairs between a country that demands total obedience, even if that means firing on rock-throwing women and children, and following his conscience. In a story of faith and courage, tragedy and hope, the author, Roi Tov, shares the heartache of growing up an outsider in the tight-knit kibbutzim along the Jordan Valley. It is here that his sharp intelligence, instead of buying him the freedom he so desperately desires, traps him in a company without a moral compass and a military that challenges his spiritual and moral beliefs. When he leaves Israel and threatens to tell the world what he has witnessed, he finds himself on a high-stakes journey that takes him from Thailand to China, from the US to South America. Only time will tell if justice will prevail and faith will conquer fear so that Gods message of love and peace can be revealed. Amazon
Author's perspective:
The book is a memoir of Ro'i Tov, a Christian Israeli military officer who grew up in a kibbutz.
Core conflict:
It explores his struggle to reconcile his Christian faith with the actions of the Israeli military, especially when he is ordered to act in ways that challenge his moral beliefs.
Journey:
After leaving the military, he becomes a refugee, traveling through various countries in a journey that leads him to become a political prisoner in Bolivia.
What reviewers are saying
Praise:
Readers consider it a must-read for understanding Israel from a unique, Christian-Israeli perspective.
Some reviewers describe the story as compelling, spellbinding, and worthy of being a movie.
The book is noted for offering a "refreshing view" on events in Israel from an angle not often seen in other literature.
Unique perspective:
The book is described as a unique look at Israeli society, politics, and the military from the viewpoint of an insider who challenges the status quo.
It offers a perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that is not frequently represented in mainstream discussions.
About the author
Ro'i Tov served as a captain in the IDF and is the author of both The Cross of Bethlehem and its sequel, The Cross of Bethlehem II: Back in Bethlehem.
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