Category Archives: Bible Geography

Now Available: “The Book of Ruth” Photo Companion from BiblePlaces

Posted on April 17, 2018 by LukeChandler

Last year, BiblePlaces released the Photo Companion to the Gospels, a wonderful and unique tool for Bible teachers and students. Bible Places now offers the next addition to the series, The Book of Ruth. It’s discounted at nearly half-price until April 21st, … Continue reading →

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The New “Photo Companion to the Bible” – It’s Much More Than Pictures

Posted on August 18, 2017 by LukeChandler

A new resource has just become available and is a “must have” for any Bible teacher. The Gospels: Photo Companion to the Bible has thousands of images that illustrate and illuminate nearly every verse in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The … Continue reading →

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Overlooking a Biblical Battleground

Posted on October 31, 2014 by LukeChandler

One of our visits yesterday was to the traditional site of Elijah’s contest with Baal on Mount Carmel. This location for the contest is probably correct and offers a wide view of the Jezreel valley. The valley has an intense … Continue reading →

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New Israeli National Park for Khirbet Qeiyafa, Elah Valley

Posted on October 24, 2014 by LukeChandler

The Jerusalem Post reports on plans for the Elah Valley, famous for the fight between David and Goliath. The northern portion of the approved area is particularly important on an archeological and historical level due to the presence of Khirbat … Continue reading →

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Explorations in Antiquity Center near Atlanta planning major expansion

Posted on July 29, 2014 by LukeChandler

The Explorations in Antiquity Center in LaGrange, Georgia, has announced plans for a major expansion onto adjacent land. Dr. Jim Fleming, a scholar who has lived and worked in the Bible Lands, founded this museum to “help people experience the ancient biblical … Continue reading →

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From David to Jesus: The Mount of Olives

Posted on June 21, 2014 by LukeChandler

One of the best views of the Mount of Olives can be found from the ramparts of Jerusalem’s Old City walls. The Rampart Walk is cheap (around $4 at this time) and permits unique views of Jerusalem. I posted on … Continue reading →

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Canaan was not a big desert. (Someone tell the media!)

Posted on May 27, 2014 by LukeChandler

Looking at biblically-themed art or watching biblically-themed movies, one has to assume most of ancient Israel’s territory was desert. This is simply not true of a land of “milk and honey” – two products that require vegetation. One example of geographical … Continue reading →

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Video: All About Region of Samaria in 15 Minutes

Posted on April 28, 2014 by LukeChandler

The Satellite Bible Atlas web site has a series of short videos that illuminate Bible places. Today features one that illuminates the region of Samaria. I watched it and cannot recommend it highly enough. It is more than worth the … Continue reading →

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