by Dr. John DeLancey | Jan 20, 2023 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
DAY 5 – FRIDAY, JANUARY 20: MASADA, EIN GEDI, JERICHO, DEAD SEA We enjoyed a sunny day once again today as we travels took us up the coastline of the Dead Sea. The temperatures were a bit warmer, with highs in the mid 70s. We read from Psalm 18:1-2 (metzada)...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 7, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Judean Desert
Day 7 – Monday, November 7: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah, Jerusalem Today was a “desert day,” with warmer temps and hazy sun. This region is sure different than the regions in the north. Before breakfast most in the group enjoyed a “sunrise float” in...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 16, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 7 – Friday, September 16: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah/Wadi Qelt, Jerusalem, Western Wall Today was the hottest so far (sunny and in the high 90s), but this is to be expected here in the area of the Dead Sea this time of year. We first loaded the...
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...