The first half of the book is dedicated to telling the story of Gordon and Johnson’s trip through Israel, in search of the location where Yeshua gave the Sermon on the Mount and originally spoke the Lord’s Prayer. They visit the six most-likely locations, evaluating each possibility by referencing descriptions in various religious documents. The research is thorough, and the authors use it well to make a strong case for their choice. They eventually decide on the Horns of Hattin, which provides the best acoustics and easiest access, and it most closely matches descriptions in the Bible and other religious texts.

The second half explores the prayer in detail, explaining the differences between the original Hebrew and the later Greek and English translations. The authors provide explanations of the original Hebrew words when the English translations of those words differ greatly from translations from Greek or when the Hebrew words have ambiguous meanings. They also take time to explain what these words would have meant to the Jews listening to the prayer when it was first spoken. These cultural references provide the reader with new insight and a different perspective on the Lord’s Prayer. It is fascinating to compare the two versions to see where the similarities and differences lie.