by Dr. John DeLancey | May 13, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Saturday, May 13: Mt. of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Shepherds’ Fields, Bethlehem, Herodium This was our first day in Jerusalem. This capital city of Israel is full of history and archaeology that connects us to the Bible. The weather was perfect,...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 12, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 8 – Friday, May 12: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah, Jerusalem Today was another hot day, with sunny skies and highs in the mid 90s. This is to be expected here this time of year along the Dead Sea on the edge of the Judean Desert. We spent...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 11, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 7 – Thursday, May 11: Beth Shean, Shiloh, Jericho, Judean Desert, Ein Bokek, Dead Sea Today we drove south. Our end-of-day destination was the southern end of the Dead Sea (Ein Bokek). Once again, we made many biblical connections with the sites we visited....
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 10, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Life of Jesus
Day 6 – Wednesday, May 10: Arbel, Yardenit, Magdala, Chorazin, Bethsaida, Ancient Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride We spent the entire day around and even on the Sea of Galilee. We literally retraced the footsteps of Jesus. It was an very inspirational day! Today...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 9, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 5 – Tuesday, May 9: Hippos/Susita, Qatzrin, Syrian Border, Caesarea Philippi, Dan We enjoyed another day of sun and great weather, with high temperatures in the low 80s. We spent most of the day in the Golan Heights. We looked both the Syrian and Lebanese...
