by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 12, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 3 – Monday, September 12: Caesarea, Carmel, Megiddo, Mt. Gilboa, Precipice of Nazareth, Tiberias Today was our first full day in Israel. The weather was sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 80s. We left the hotel at 7:35, reading from Psalm 44 as we started our...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 11, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 1& 2 – Saturday-Sunday, September 10-11: Depart U.S.A. for Israel, Arrive in Tel Aviv Our day of departure finally came. God brought together 31 people from the US (and Australia) for our trip to Israel. Following the completion of our Israel Entry Form...
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...