by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 26, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 8 – Sunday, March 26: Return Into Israel, Timnah, Dead Sea Today we left Petra around 7:30, only to be met with rain and heavy fog that slowed our drive to the southern border (called the Rabin Border) with Israel. It rained so much that they closed Petra...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 25, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 7 – Saturday, March 25: Mt. Nebo, Petra Today was another great day here in Jordan. We would drive to Mt. Nebo for our first stop before the longer drive to Petra. This morning we woke up to a few showers in the air, but they tapered off after about...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 24, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jordan, Jordan Tour
Day 6 – Friday, March 24: Jordan Northern Border Crossing, Gadara, Jerash, Medeba Today was “Decapolis Day” as we left Israel for a two days to visit Jordan. The day was mild and sunny, with temps in the mid to high 70s. Thankfully the visibility throughout the...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Apr 26, 2021 | Historical Geography, Israel Tour Preparation
A Brand New On-line Course about Biblical Israel I am delighted to introduce to you a brand new on-line learning opportunity in partnership with Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours. Early this month we launched The Institute of Biblical Israel. The link...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Dec 21, 2020 | Jordan, Petra
The Red-Rose City of the Nabateans Biblical Israel Ministries & Tours (BIMT) is all about teaching the Bible in the context of the land of Israel and other biblical countries (Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Greece, and Italy). There are over 100 biblical sites in Israel...