Category Archives: Interesting places to visit

A Visit to the Semitic Museum at Harvard

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

In April, I took the teens from the church where I work to Boston over their Spring Break. One of our stops was the Semitic Museum at Harvard University. Our visit was an enjoyable step into biblical times. First thing … Continue reading →

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The Alabama Embassy in Jerusalem?

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

It is said Jerusalem is a city for all peoples and faiths. I had no idea how far this concept has apparently evolved. My wife will be thrilled to know what I stumbled on in the Old City last summer. … Continue reading →

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Fun article – “The 99% of the British Museum Not on Show”

Posted on March 10, 2011 by

Here is an interesting read from last year on one of my favorite places – the British Museum in London. I’ve visited a few times (it’s free!) and always enjoy going. I normally focus on its ancient Mediterranean/Near Eastern collections … Continue reading →

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Can you identify the location of this photo?

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

My new header is a photo I took in Israel last summer. The water probably gives away my location to people who know the country. I remember the moment when I took this picture. Our group was enjoying a weekend … Continue reading →

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My Visit to the “Explorations in Antiquity Center”

Posted on March 8, 2011 by

Have you dreamed of visiting the Bible Lands only to find yourself underfunded? It happens to a lot of people, but there is an alternative for residents of the United States. An authentic, less expensive taste of Bible places exists … Continue reading →

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What was Israel’s ‘Capital’ Before the Monarchy?

Posted on February 25, 2011 by

Quick… off the top of your head, name 5 of the most important biblical cities. No doubt Jerusalem is on your list? Go ahead and stretch it to 10 important biblical cities. Perhaps your list has cities such as Bethlehem … Continue reading →

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Cleanup Effort for the Kishon River (Where Baal prophets met their demise)

Posted on August 26, 2010 by

A news item from Israel National News: The Kishon River, considered the most polluted river in Israel, will soon be the object of a major cleaning and purification project…  The Kishon River’s pollution stems in part from daily contamination for over 40 … Continue reading →

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On the Temple Mount in Jerusalem

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

Jerusalem’s Temple Mount has a long, violent history. The Temple Mount is one name for the original Mount Moriah. The large rectangular platform that covers the mountain today was constructed on the orders of Herod the Great, who reigned at … Continue reading →

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Where did David get his sling stones? Right here…

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Where did David kill Goliath? The Bible gives numerous landmarks in 1 Samuel 17 to locate the battlefield. It was “between Socoh and Azekah” (v. 1). The armies were camped on mountains “with a valley between them” (3). David stopped … Continue reading →

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Hazor: The Beginning and End of Israel in Canaan

Posted on July 12, 2010 by

Hazor (spelling based on Hebrew = hatzor) is not the most famous biblical city to modern readers, but it is linked to some famous biblical people and events. At its peak in the Late Bronze Age, Hazor’s population is estimated … Continue reading →

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