by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 26, 2015 | Archaeology
An biblical archaeologist’s work in the field is not glamorous. Excavating requires approaching a site (e.g. a “tel”) with the proper strategy, correct methodology, patience, and a lot of “good fortune” (e.g. luck). Even a very skilled...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 14, 2015 | Tours
I just returned home this past Sunday from this last Israel trip. It was another great trip, with a great group. This trip was an extensive 14 day study tour. Students from the Solid Rock School of Discipleship were part of the group. They were all outstanding,...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 8, 2015 | Tours
DAY 13 –SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Today was a foggy day. Temps remained mild (65-70) but with reduced visibility. Leaving the hotel at 7:35, we drove to the Mt. of Olives. Although from the top we could not even see the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock (where both...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 6, 2015 | Tours
DAY 12 –FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 We spent the entire day once again in Jerusalem. The morning was again overcast but pleasant (65 degrees). We had some rain for an hour or so in the afternoon. We left the hotel again at 7:30 and drove to the City of David (OT Jerusalem)....
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 5, 2015 | Tours
DAY 11 – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Today was our first day in Jerusalem. The weather was overcast but pleasant through about 1 p.m. It then rained off and on for a few hours. We left the hotel at 7:30 and drove to the Western Wall (the Kotel). With our reservation for the...