Lands of the Bible: The Key Places of Biblical History
The Bible does not unfold in an abstract setting. Its accounts are deeply tied to a real geography: roads, deserts, cities, rivers, empires and peoples that form part of salvation history. Knowing the lands of the Bible helps us better understand the events of the Old...
Herod’s Palace in Jerusalem and Its Towers
Among the civil buildings that dominated Jerusalem in the time of Jesus, Herod’s Palace was one of the most impressive. It stood on an artificial platform measuring approximately 330 metres long by 130 metres wide, a structure that still survives today, and was...
When the Gospel spread to the Gentiles: The Road to Gaza
The street that passes in front of the office of the Israeli Prime Minister, in Jerusalem is called “Derech ‘Azza” – that is Gaza Road. It starts at the Jaffa Gate, where, in Jesus’ time, stood the citadel of Herod. The street is new, not its name. It appears in the...
What to See in the Holy Land: 12 Must-Visit Places for an Authentic Pilgrimage
The Holy Land, however, leaves a different kind of mark. Those who embark on a pilgrimage to this part of the Middle East are not simply looking to discover new places, but to draw closer to the settings where some of the most significant events in history took...