by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 13, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jerusalem
Day 10 – Saturday, August 13: Garden Tomb, Israel Museum, Old City, Rampart Walk Today was our last full day here in Jerusalem. The weather was perfect, with sunny skies and pleasant temps in the mid 80s. It was also a later departure time (8:30),...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 12, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Friday, August 12: Hike in the Wadi Qelt to the St. George Monastery & Jericho, Drive through Mea Shearim, Ketef Hinnom Tomb, Old City, Holy Sepulcher Church, Free afternoon/evening Today was a mix of a hike in the “Judean Desert” in the...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 11, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Thursday, August 11: Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum & Memorial, City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Southern Wall Excavations Today was our first full day in Jerusalem. It was a mix of emotions, as a somber visit to Israel’s Holocaust museum,...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 10, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 7 – Wednesday, August 10: Early Morning Optional Hike up Masada, Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, Judean Desert, Mt. of Olives, Western Wall Today was another great day as we transitioned from the hot Judean Desert to the much cooler city of Jerusalem! Temps throughout...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 9, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 6 – Tuesday, August 9: Beth Shean, Jericho, Qumran, Dead Sea Today we left the Sea of Galilee area and headed south to the area of the Dead Sea. The temps were once again hot, with a high in the low 100s this afternoon. After checking out of the hotel, we...
