Gabriel A. Crosswell
Hi, I’m Gabriel Crosswell — writer, illustrator, and traveler drawn to the light, stories, and mysteries of Israel.
For years, I’ve been exploring this land — from the shores of the Mediterranean to the hills of Galilee — capturing its spirit through words, sketches, and photographs.
On this website, I share personal travel notes, hidden places, and practical advice for anyone wishing to experience Israel beyond the guidebooks. My goal is to help visitors discover not only the beauty of its landscapes, but also the depth of its history and the quiet holiness that still lingers in the air.
I'm a creator of The Apostles series — richly detailed historical novels that bring the world of 1st‑century Judea vividly to life. Meticulously researched and grounded in authentic culture, customs, and landscapes, these stories weave real historical figures into a tapestry where faith, friendship, and destiny interwine.
Yet, within this world of sacred rituals and political unrest, a single thread of the impossible runs — a mysterious traveler from another time, whose presence changes the course of young lives.
The first novel, The Life and Adventures of Yohanan, follows the teenage years of the boy who would become John the Apostle — his teachers, his family, the turbulent streets of Jerusalem, and an encounter that will shape the Gospel the world has yet to hear.
With a style that blends the intimacy of character‑driven storytelling and the scope of an epic journey, Crosswell invites readers into a narrative where history and imagination meet — and where the echoes of the past still speak.
