February 2013 - Biblical Israel Tours

Walking the Rampart Walls

by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 27, 2013 | Archaeology, General, Tours

The Turkish walls reach almost 3 miles around what is referred to as the Old City of Jerusalem. These walls, built by Suleiman the Great starting in 1537 AD stand an average of 40 feet high and 8-10 feet thick. Selectively-placed watch towers (34 of them), gates (8...

The Judean Wilderness: A “Dry and Weary Land”

by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 19, 2013 | Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Tours

When most people of Israel, they think of an extremely dry and dust land. In part, they are right. Back more than a century ago when he visited Israel himself, Mark Twain was right too when he wrote about the hot sun and dust of this land of the Bible. While...

Falafel Anyone?

by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 16, 2013 | Everyday Israel, Tours

Lunch stops while leading tours to Israel are always. For most who not are not used to a typical Middles Eastern sandwich called a falafel, it can also be interesting. While for a very few it may take some time to get used to a falafel, the most it’s love at...

Rock Walls

by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 15, 2013 | Archaeology, Tours

What do you think of when someone says, “rock walls?” Maybe you think of a terracing or landscape wall used to border a garden. Or perhaps your mind wonders to a climbing wall in a gym, complete with hand-holds and belay ropes. Call me crazy, but for me...

Is It Safe to Travel to Israel?

by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 11, 2013 | Everyday Israel, Tours

“Will I be safe if I travel to Israel?” It’s a fair question and people ask me this all the time when they inquire about my trips I lead. How we hear and see the “news” reported from the Middle East can certainly give the impression...