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 | Jun 21, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour
Day 9 – Tuesday, June 21: Precipice of Nazareth, Megiddo, Carmel Range, Caesarea, Jerusalem Today was a mix of clouds and sun, and with slightly cooler temps in the 80s. We left the Galilee area in the morning after breakfast, and arrived in Jerusalem in time...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 13, 2022 | Israel Tour
Day 7 – Friday, May 13: Masada, Ein Gedi, Qumran, Wilderness of Judah, Jerusalem Today was a hot day here in the area of the Dead Sea, though it would be a bit cooler when we arrived in Jerusalem late this afternoon. Today was “desert day” in this unique part...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Mar 28, 2022 | Israel Tour
Day 9 – Monday, March 28: Pools of Bethesda & St. Anne’s Church, David’s Citadel & Herod’s Palace, Herodian Mansion, Shorashim, Yad Vashem Today was another sunny day here in Jerusalem, with temps in the low to mid 60s. Once again, our experiences...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Feb 25, 2022 | Israel Tour
DAY 11 (DAY 6 OF ISRAEL TOUR) – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25: MASADA, EIN GEDI, QUMRAN, WILDERNESS OF JUDAH, JERUSALEM The entire day today was spent in the Judean Desert. We even encountered some unusual weather (a brief heavy and cool rain shower at Ein Gedi). However, most...
