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…
Tag: biblical geography
Geographical Significance of The Land of Israel
While the Bible conveys its narrative visually, our approach is often dominated by textual interpretation. Dr. Cyndi Parker’s conversation with Dr. Tim Laniak takes the…
Not Like Egypt
According to Deuteronomy, Canaan is not like Egypt in certain respects. Let’s visit a farmer along the Nile to get some insight.
Rethinking Cities of Refuge: Abu Sabah
The cities of refuge had a cultural setting that makes sense to Bedouin tribes today. Let’s join our host Abu Sabah and translator Dr. Iain…
Petra and Edom – Historical Geography and Divine Judgment
Edom’s refusal to allow its Hebrew “kin” to pass through makes sense when you are on the ground in Petra. Let’s get some more background…
The King’s Highway
The major road heading north among the Transjordanian tribes was called the King’s Highway. This ancient road led all the way from the Red Sea…
Lower Jordan – Canyons Rich with Biblical History
Let’s visit the lesser known East Bank of the Jordan River, otherwise known as Trans-Jordan or the modern country of Jordan. Here we will find…