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 | Jun 25, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 13 – Saturday, June 25: Garden Tomb, David’s Citadel, Shepherds’ Fields, Herodium, Bethlehem, Farewell Dinner, Airport Today was our last full day here in Israel’s capital, and the last day of the trip. The weather was once again perfect, with a cool start...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 24, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 12 – Friday, June 24: Wadi Qelt Hike, Shiloh, Samaritan Village, Mt. Gerizim, Samaria Today we spent the day first driving east from Jerusalem and then north well into the Hill Country of Samaria. The sun greeted us as we left at 7 a.m., starting our day...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Jun 23, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 11 – Thursday, June 23: Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, Bible Lands Museum, Free Time in Old City It was another beautiful day today, with crisp and cool morning temperatures, and pleasant afternoon sun (highs in around 80). It was a “museum day” as we visited...
