Join Biblical Archaeology Review Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Glenn J. Corbett, for a week of talks, daytrips, and relaxation, at the
5-star luxury Movenpick resort and spa, on the Dead Sea.
A perfect blend of rejuvenation, learning, and tours of fascinating sites in Jordan, the forgotten land of the Bible.
Highlights archaeological discoveries: sheds light on the Iron Age kingdoms of Ammon, Moab, and Edom; as well as the Nabataeans of Petra from the time of Jesus.
The Dead Sea and its mud are world-famous for their rejuvenating properties. Enjoy these natural wonders for a full week, as well as your luxurious accommodations at the 5-star Movenpick resort. Stroll among lush gardens in a beautiful village setting on your way to the privately accessed northern Dead Sea beaches. You’ll also enjoy access to the Movenpick’s award-winning Zara Spa, which features a range of thermal, hydro, and mineral pools where you can relax your body and refresh your mind.
Explore first-hand Jordan’s biblical connections via several daytrips: including Mt. Nebo where Moses looked over the Promised Land, Bethany Beyond the Jordan where Jesus was baptized, and the fabulous rock-cut city of Petra, capital of the Nabataeans.
To enrich your experience of the biblical history, BAR editor Dr. Glenn J. Corbett will give three in-depth talks, featuring discoveries that shed new light on the Patriarchal and Exodus traditions; the Iron Age biblical kingdoms of Ammon, Moab, and Edom; and the enigmatic Nabataeans of Petra from the time of Jesus.
Jordan in Ancient Israel’s Earliest Traditions
Highlights Sodom and Gomorrah, the Exodus from Egypt, and Moses on Mt. Nebo.
The Peoples of the East—Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Nabataea
What we know about the competing Iron Age kingdoms “across the Jordan” from ancient Israel, as well as the later Nabataeans, who rivaled Judah at the time of the Herods.
The Jordan that Jesus Knew
Many local sites provide historical context for Jesus, his life, and teachings, focusing on Machaerus, Bethany Beyond the Jordan, and Qumran.
Dr. Glenn J. Corbett is Editor-in-Chief of Biblical Archaeology Review magazine and a specialist in the archaeology of the lands of the Bible, with more than two decades of excavation and field experience working on projects in Jordan, Turkey, and Israel. His career includes stints as Program Director for the Council of American Overseas Research Centers, and as Associate Director of the American Center of Research, in Amman, Jordan. More Bio
Five daytrips include the following sites:
COVID-19 TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS:
COVID-19 VACCINATION & APPROPRIATE BOOSTER REQUIRED for seminar participation (copy of CDC vaccination card or other appropriate documentation must be submitted to BAS prior to travel). For more information on the latest COVID-related travel requirements for Jordan, please consult the US Embassy of Jordan's website.
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