by Dr. John DeLancey | Nov 9, 2022 | Archaeology, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Judean Desert
Day 9 – Wednesday, November 9: Judean Desert – Wadi Qelt Hike, Israel Museum, Yad Vashem, Jerusalem Today we began in the Judean Desert and then returned to Jerusalem to visit two museums. While the rained hard during the night (and a few showers this...
by Dr. John DeLancey | Sep 20, 2022 | Archaeology, Context and Culture of the Bible, Historical Geography, Israel Tour, Jerualem
Day 11 – Tuesday, September 20: Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, Garden Tomb, Farewell Dinner, Flight Home (for those not doing the Turkey extension) On this last day of the Israel portion off the tour, we started at 7:30 once again. The temps were beautiful today, with a...
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 | 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...
by Dr. John DeLancey | May 15, 2022 | Israel Tour
Day 9 – Sunday, May 15: Yad Vashem, Israel Museum, the Shephelah (Lowlands) of Judah Today was once again sunny but much cooler than yesterday. Highs in the afternoon reached the low 80s, while we had a cool start in Jerusalem. Yad Vashem As we started at 7:30,...
