by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 31, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 13 – Friday, March 31: The “Shephelah” (Lowlands) of Judah: Gezer, Beth Shemesh, Socoh/Azekah, Beit Guvrin, Lachish, Garden Tomb, Flights Home Today was our last day here in Israel. Because we changed around our itinerary for various reasons, we spent most...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 30, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jerualem
Day 12 – Thursday, March 30: Eastern Gate, Pools of Bethesda/St. Anne’s Church, Holy Sepulcher Church, Free Time/Lunch, Yad Vashem Today was the coldest day of our trip so far. We had mostly cloudy skies, with temps in the mid 50s. The wind made it feel a bit...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 29, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 11 – Wednesday, March 29: The Western Wall, Southwall Excavations, City of David, Hezekiah’s Tunnel, Siloam Pool, Shorashim, Israel Museum Today was the second day in Jerusalem. Once again, we experienced a blend of archaeology, history, and the Bible. The...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 28, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jerusalem, Life of Jesus
Day 10 – Tuesday, March 28: Mt. of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Bethlehem, Shepherds’ Fields, Herodium Today was our first day here in Jerusalem. The experience of getting our first glimpse of Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives offered us a breath-taking...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 27, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Monday, March 27: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Jericho, Wilderness of Judah Today was a “desert day” in the Judean Desert. The weather was perfect once again, with full sun and highs in the 70s. We saw four archaeological sites in addition to driving up...
