Feb 27 Blog
By: Nathan Steinmeyer
Today, the Hula Valley, north of the Sea of Galilee, is one of the most fertile agricultural regions in Israel. In the biblical period, however, […]
Feb 11 Blog
Also known as the Wilderness of Judah, the Judean Desert is only mentioned by name a few times in the Bible. However, it played an […]
Sep 21 Blog
By: Parker Blackwell
What do a Judahite scribe, a Roman-era Greek historian, and a 17th-century explorer all have in common? Each holds a piece of the puzzle to […]
Aug 18 Blog
Well known for its role in the biblical Exodus, the Sinai Peninsula spans roughly 23,000 square miles, making it larger than the modern state of […]
Jul 28 Blog
Within the Bible, the name Arava often refers to the entire Jordan Rift Valley, the narrow stretch of land running from the Sea of Galilee […]
Jul 11 Blog
A natural route connecting the Coastal Plain to the Jordan Valley and beyond, the Jezreel Valley is the site of numerous biblical events, including the […]
Jun 23 Blog
In the Hebrew Bible, the geographic area of the Coastal Plain is often depicted as the heartland of the Philistines, with their major city-states situated […]
Jun 9 Blog
Mentioned in connection with King David’s war against the Philistines (2 Samuel 5:17-25), the Valley of Rephaim is one of many biblical locations whose […]
Jun 4 Blog
A memorial to the Israelite crossing of the Jordan River, a place of sacrifice, the location of King Agag’s death, Gilgal may be one of […]
Jun 2 Blog
The Galilee is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable regions of the Holy Land, especially for readers of the Gospels. Yet, the Galilee played a […]
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