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Lands of the Bible

How does geography impact the stories, characters, and meaning of the Bible? Check out these resources that will help you better understand and appreciate the Holy Land.

  • Watch this conversation video with Dr. Tim Laniak and Dr. Cyndi Parker on how understanding the landscape of Israel can shape your understanding of Scripture.
  • Learn about the lands of the Bible from Dr. Jack Beck and the significant role that geography plays in biblical interpretation.
  • Listen to this episode of Discover the Word podcast when  Dr. Beck explores five geographical firsts in the life of Jesus.
  • Check out this lesson on geography in the Bible Journey Old Testament Field Guide course. Watch Dr. Laniak’s short lectures on the Fertile Crescent, the five geographic zones, and the importance of water.
  • If you want to go even deeper, enroll in Dr. Beck’s course Biblical Geography Basics. Listen to the first lecture of the course to get a taste of what it offers.

Whether you lead Bible studies or are an avid Bible reader, ODBU offers great resources to help you go deeper in your understanding of how God works and speaks through the physical environment.

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