by Dr. John DeLancey | Jul 15, 2020 | Context and Culture of the Bible
A Unique Tree The olive tree is a unique tree. They appear most everywhere in Israel, except for the desert regions. They are unique in several ways. First, they don’t loose their leaves. But additionally, in the fall harvest olives are either racked, beaten...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 23, 2016 | Context and Culture of the Bible, Everyday Israel
I wish I liked olives, but I don’t. Bummer! Olives are served virtually at every meal in Israel. This means that for those who enjoy eating olives, you can eat as many as you like! But I’m sorry to say that I just don’t like them. I actually...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 25, 2013 | Context and Culture of the Bible, Personal Perspectives from Israel
The year was 1982. I was a student in Jerusalem for the year. My academic focus was biblical archaeology and historical geography, two disciplines that aid the student of the Bible like me to understand the context of the Bible. The year was about learning things...