by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 10, 2015 | Tours
The Judean Desert is mentioned often in Scripture. It is one of the dozen or so regions of Israel, a land that extends about 300 mile in length. While there are regions known for their fertile agricultural areas (e.g. the Jezreel Valley), other regions are known for...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 9, 2015 | Everyday Israel
To an archaeologist, there is beauty in beholding a perfecting preserved stone wall from the Old Testament period. To a historical geography student, scanning the valleys and ridges of various regions captures the beauty of a passage of the Bible. Seeing an Israeli...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 7, 2015 | Everyday Israel
Many don’t associate Ultra Orthodox Jews with “Rock & Roll” music. I know I don’t. Referred to as Haderi Jews, a large portion of the members of this religious sect in Jerusalem live in their own community called the Mea Shearim (meaning,...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 6, 2015 | Personal Perspectives from Israel
Purim is a fun holiday. In Israel, it’s like our Halloween. Kids dress up in customs, cookies are made in the shape of Haman ears, and the story of deliverance from the Persians is read from the Book of Esther. Year after year it’s a time to remember...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 4, 2015 | Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography
Water is a precious commodity in Israel. Today, as in ancient days, Israel considers rain a pouring down of God’s blessing. There are not enough natural springs and rivers in the land of the Bible, however, to serve cities and towns with sufficient amounts of water....
