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...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 8, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 5 – Monday, August 8: Arbel, Yardenit, Kinneret Cemetery, Magdala, Capernaum, Mt. of Beatitudes, Ancient Boat, Sea of Galilee Boat Ride Today was another sunny and hot August day, with temps in the afternoon around 100. There were many biblical connections...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 7, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 4 – Sunday, August 7: Gamla, Qatzrin, Syrian Border, Mt. Hermon, Dan, Misgav Am, Upper Galilee / “Hill 713” Today was our first full day, and a long yet great one. We hiked at four sites and enjoyed the cooler temperatures on there Golan Heights. Highs were around...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Aug 6, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 1-3 – Thursday-Saturday, August 4-6: Tel Aviv, Herzliya, Caesarea, Megiddo, Jaffa, Tiberias The day of departure finally arrived, at least for seven of us in the group of 16. We gathered from various parts of the world (the U.S., Canada, and New Zealand) for our...
