Tag Archives: travel

In Spain for Two Weeks

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

I have arrived in Sevilla (a.k.a. Seville), Spain, to begin a nearly two-week visit in the country. This trip is primarily about being with Christians, but there are also some interesting things to see and learn about the area. I’m … Continue reading →

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We Made it to Israel

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

All nine of us made it to Rome and caught the connecting flight to Tel Aviv. We’re in our hotel in Netanya resting up for the new day tomorrow. Everything went smoothly except for our flight out of Rome being … Continue reading →

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Heading to Israel

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

I am at Logan International airport in Boston, getting ready to check in for my flight to Rome-Tel Aviv. Four members of my group should arrive here at any moment, and we plan to meet up with the other four … Continue reading →

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You Can Join a Dig in 2011

Posted on January 17, 2011 by

A few people have asked me, “How did you become involved with an archaeological dig in Israel?” My answer: “Quite unexpectedly.” I taught a church class on “Archaeology and the Bible” during the summer of 2008 and used this blog … Continue reading →

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To Colombia…

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

I have arrived in Bogotá, Colombia for a two-week visit with Christians in this country. Temps are to range from the mid-low 70′s to the upper 40′s in Bogotá – perfect! The trip will be divided between here and the … Continue reading →

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Off to Nebraska…

Posted on September 17, 2010 by

I’ve been extremely busy reading, writing and teaching (besides the whole husband/father thing). After hours of studying and organizing thoughts to present for the church here, as well as for Spanish classes and my ongoing graduate work, the last thing … Continue reading →

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Two Notable Visits to Khirbet Qeiyafa

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

It is common for archaeologists and scholars to visit excavation sites during the summer dig season. In the 2009 season Khirbet Qeiyafa’s visits included archaeologists from across Israel, BAR editor Hershel Shanks and a high-level delegation from Harvard University. These … Continue reading →

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Off to Israel for the 2010 Excavation

Posted on July 5, 2010 by

I will be leaving soon to travel throughout Israel, followed by the Khirbet Qeiyafa excavations in the Valley of Elah. I should be able to post often over the next few weeks. Watch for photos and descriptions of biblical places, … Continue reading →

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Ferrell Jenkins’ Study and Photographic Trip in Israel

Posted on December 5, 2009 by

Ferrell Jenkins and fellow Bible Lands aficionado Leon Mauldin are currently in Israel to visit and photograph sites throughout the country. Ferrell is posting some highlights on his Travel Blog. The first full day was spent in and around Jerusalem and … Continue reading →

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Presentations at ASOR, part 2

Posted on November 27, 2009 by

Due to so many overlapping sessions, it was impossible to attend every presentation I wanted to hear at ASOR. Some not-yet-published information is presented for the first time at the ASOR meeting, so there are no manuscript books or official … Continue reading →

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