by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 6, 2017 | General, Modern Israel Issues
In referring to the physical land of Israel, the question “Whose land is it?” has been a popular one among world leaders, politicians, and even theologians and pastors. Some would argue that the whole peace process is based on being able to answer this one...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Dec 13, 2016 | Modern Israel Issues
When I pastored local churches (two of them over the course of 26 years), it goes without saying that I had a key to the church building. So did others, including most of the church leaders, the organist, the secretary, and our Preschool teachers. Once in a while when...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Dec 9, 2016 | Modern Israel Issues
I usually write/blog about things like historical geography, biblical archaeology, and the culture and context of the Bible. After all, the mission of Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours is all about making the Bible come alive for people all over the world. In...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Dec 6, 2016 | General, Modern Israel Issues
The Church of Nativity in Bethlehem is one of the two oldest churches in Israel. The church goes back to the 4th century AD, specifically around 325 AD. Along with the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, the Church of Nativity was commissioned and built by...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 25, 2016 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Everyday Israel, Modern Israel Issues
From a biblical, historical, and even contemporary – political point of view, the Temple Mount is the focal point in all of Jerusalem! The Temple Mount represents the historical location of Mt. Moriah (Abraham & Isaac, Genesis 22, see also 2 Chr. 3) as well...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 21, 2016 | Context and Culture of the Bible, Modern Israel Issues
This weekend it snowed here in Pittsburgh, PA! Although since the calendar says “November” and I should expect the white stuff to fall eventually, after a very mild fall the abrupt change in weather is difficult to take. It snows in Israel. Some people...
