Something to Think About:
Just this week an economic genius on a major news program predicted that if the cost of jet fuel continues to rise, that within a few years, overseas travel by plane will be cost prohibitive for the average person. My grandparents came to this country in 1904 by ship. Trans global travel by ship my make a resurrection.
How does this affect you? If you have dreamed about travel to the Holy Land, but for a variety of reasons have postponed it, don’t put it off! If that economic genius is correct, in a few years the average person may not be able to travel to Israel. I usually advise my senior adult friends to make that trip to Israel soon –before their health gives out – now my speech will be different: travel while you can still afford it!!
I will be traveling to Israel in September with a group of 40. I will get the blessing of teaching in the evenings. My theme will be the women from the sites that we will visit. Let me know if you are interested to go along. jpsant@netzero.net
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Land - W-Z
Yotvata, Jotbathah. The Israelites stopped here for water on their wilderness wanderings. Twenty eight miles north of Eliat, this modern city and active archaeological site may be the oasis of Deut. 10:7. Where there is water there are men, women and children.
Zareph Area north of Tyre. Here a widow assisted the prophet Elijah with food and water in a time of drought. A stranger, Elijah, called to the widow to provide him with water. He said “do not fear” and she trusted him when he said the God would provide. When her son died, Elijah raised him to life. Jesus mentioned her faith. (1 Kin. 17; Lu.4: 24-26).
Zion Ancient name for the ridge on which the City of David and the First Temple were established. Zion also applied to the entire city of Jerusalem. In the writing of the prophets the name Zion is synonymous with Jerusalem or the Temple Mount (Amos 1:2; Isaiah 2:3).
Zoar Near the area of the Dead Sea where Lot and his daughters lived in a cave after destruction of Sodom. Lots daughters led their father into incest to have children. From these two daughters come the lines of the Moabites and Amonites.(Gen. 19:30). Southern tip of Dead Sea. Several ancient sources connect Zoar with the Jordanian city of Safi.
Zorah Unnamed woman, wife of Manoah, gave birth to Sampson in Zorah (and he was buried in Zorah.) She was told by the Angel of the Lord to raise him as set apart and holy to the Lord, a Nazarite. Manoah and his wife “saw God” (Judg. 13). Southwest of Jerusalem and above the Sorek River. City fortified and maintained by Rehoboam during the Divided Kingdom (Josh. 15:33; 2 Chr.n. 11:10).
Zareph Area north of Tyre. Here a widow assisted the prophet Elijah with food and water in a time of drought. A stranger, Elijah, called to the widow to provide him with water. He said “do not fear” and she trusted him when he said the God would provide. When her son died, Elijah raised him to life. Jesus mentioned her faith. (1 Kin. 17; Lu.4: 24-26).
Zion Ancient name for the ridge on which the City of David and the First Temple were established. Zion also applied to the entire city of Jerusalem. In the writing of the prophets the name Zion is synonymous with Jerusalem or the Temple Mount (Amos 1:2; Isaiah 2:3).
Zoar Near the area of the Dead Sea where Lot and his daughters lived in a cave after destruction of Sodom. Lots daughters led their father into incest to have children. From these two daughters come the lines of the Moabites and Amonites.(Gen. 19:30). Southern tip of Dead Sea. Several ancient sources connect Zoar with the Jordanian city of Safi.
Zorah Unnamed woman, wife of Manoah, gave birth to Sampson in Zorah (and he was buried in Zorah.) She was told by the Angel of the Lord to raise him as set apart and holy to the Lord, a Nazarite. Manoah and his wife “saw God” (Judg. 13). Southwest of Jerusalem and above the Sorek River. City fortified and maintained by Rehoboam during the Divided Kingdom (Josh. 15:33; 2 Chr.n. 11:10).
Saturday, March 15, 2008
The Land- W
Western Hill of Jerusalem. The north-south hill spur west of the Tyropoeon Valley, parallel to the Temple Mount and the City of David. Hezekiah incorporated part of this area when he extended the city walls in the late eighth century B.C. Many families lived on this hill in elegant homes. The southern part of this hill is called “Zion Hill” by some.
Western Wall, Wailing Wall Remnant of part of the retaining wall that held the Second Temple. One of the most sacred sites in the Jewish world. Men and women pray in separate prayer courts. To the north is the Kotel Tunell or Rabbi’s Tunnel, that travels underground, parallel to the Wall for 1650 feet. This would have been a well traveled path for men and women entering the Temple. Visitors to both the Western Wall and the Kotel Tunnel sometimes write prayers on small scraps of paper to place in the cracks between the large stones of the wall. The object is to get their prayer as close to what might have been the site of the Holy of Holies of the Temple.
Wildernes, Southern. Southern desert area of Israel, and border with Egypt. After crossing the Red Sea from Egypt, into the wilderness, Moses led the people in a song of praise, while Miriam led the women with timbrels and dance (Ex.14:31-15:21). See Miriam’s song (Ex. 15:21). The people wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Before going into the Promise Land the daughters of Zelophehad were granted the right to inherit the land allotted of their dead father. The custom was to pass on all property and family rights to the sons. Zelophehad had no sons. God directed Moses to allow the daughters to retain the property with the stipulations that they had to marry within the tribe of their father. This was first recorded instance of women having property rights(Num. 26:33; 27:1; 36:3-11: Josh. 17:3-10).
Yotvata, Jotbathah. The Israelites stopped here for water on their wilderness wanderings. Twenty eight miles north of Eliat, this modern city and active archaeological site may be the oasis of Deut. 10:7. Where there is water there are men, women and children.
Western Wall, Wailing Wall Remnant of part of the retaining wall that held the Second Temple. One of the most sacred sites in the Jewish world. Men and women pray in separate prayer courts. To the north is the Kotel Tunell or Rabbi’s Tunnel, that travels underground, parallel to the Wall for 1650 feet. This would have been a well traveled path for men and women entering the Temple. Visitors to both the Western Wall and the Kotel Tunnel sometimes write prayers on small scraps of paper to place in the cracks between the large stones of the wall. The object is to get their prayer as close to what might have been the site of the Holy of Holies of the Temple.
Wildernes, Southern. Southern desert area of Israel, and border with Egypt. After crossing the Red Sea from Egypt, into the wilderness, Moses led the people in a song of praise, while Miriam led the women with timbrels and dance (Ex.14:31-15:21). See Miriam’s song (Ex. 15:21). The people wandered in the wilderness for forty years. Before going into the Promise Land the daughters of Zelophehad were granted the right to inherit the land allotted of their dead father. The custom was to pass on all property and family rights to the sons. Zelophehad had no sons. God directed Moses to allow the daughters to retain the property with the stipulations that they had to marry within the tribe of their father. This was first recorded instance of women having property rights(Num. 26:33; 27:1; 36:3-11: Josh. 17:3-10).
Yotvata, Jotbathah. The Israelites stopped here for water on their wilderness wanderings. Twenty eight miles north of Eliat, this modern city and active archaeological site may be the oasis of Deut. 10:7. Where there is water there are men, women and children.
Friday, March 14, 2008
The Land U-V
Upper Room T raditional site of the Last Supper of Jesus. Did women prepare the meal? Were women present when Jesus washed the feet of the disciple, or spoke about the bread and the wine as symbols of His body? At a traditional Passover meal the mother of the family would have played a prominent part in the ceremony by saying prayers. After the death of Jesus, the disciples, including women, Mary the mother of Jesus, and His brothers were in the Upper Room, joining in prayer and supplication (Acts 1:13-14).
Valley of Achor "Valley of Disaster." Achan, his wife and family were killed here by Joshua when Achan took a robe as booty (Josh. 7:22-26). Present day el-Buqeiah.
Valley of the Doves, Valley of the Pigeons Well-traveled valley connecting the area of the Sea of Galilee with the west. Mt. Arbel to the south. See Arbel.
Valley of Sorek, Wadi Surar. Philistine area of Sampson and Delilah (Judg. 16:1-4,6, 10, 12,13, 18). Delilah deceived Sampson when she was paid by her countrymen to divulge to them the secrets of his strength (Judg. 16:18).
“Valley of Tears” Modern area on Golan Heights. Major tank battle during 1973 Yom Kippur war. 177 Israeli tanks drove back 1500 Syrian tanks.
Via Delorosa “Way of Sorrows” or “Way of Pain.” Traditional route that Jesus walked as He carried His cross to Golgotha. His mother and other women followers would have passed this way. The women of Jerusalem would have lined the roads to see Him (Luke 23:26ff).
Via Maris “Way of the Sea” major trade route from Egypt to Mesopotamia.
Valley of Achor "Valley of Disaster." Achan, his wife and family were killed here by Joshua when Achan took a robe as booty (Josh. 7:22-26). Present day el-Buqeiah.
Valley of the Doves, Valley of the Pigeons Well-traveled valley connecting the area of the Sea of Galilee with the west. Mt. Arbel to the south. See Arbel.
Valley of Sorek, Wadi Surar. Philistine area of Sampson and Delilah (Judg. 16:1-4,6, 10, 12,13, 18). Delilah deceived Sampson when she was paid by her countrymen to divulge to them the secrets of his strength (Judg. 16:18).
“Valley of Tears” Modern area on Golan Heights. Major tank battle during 1973 Yom Kippur war. 177 Israeli tanks drove back 1500 Syrian tanks.
Via Delorosa “Way of Sorrows” or “Way of Pain.” Traditional route that Jesus walked as He carried His cross to Golgotha. His mother and other women followers would have passed this way. The women of Jerusalem would have lined the roads to see Him (Luke 23:26ff).
Via Maris “Way of the Sea” major trade route from Egypt to Mesopotamia.
Friday, September 28, 2007
T-Part IV
Ps. 137: 1-6 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion. Upon the willows in the midst of it We hung our harps. For there our captors demanded of us songs, And our tormentors mirth, {saying,} "Sing us one of the songs of Zion." How can we sing the LORD'S song In a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, May my right hand forget {her skill.} May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth If I do not remember you, If I do not exalt Jerusalem above my chief joy.
Tel Er-Rumeileh Ancient Beth-Shemesh. Fifteen miles south west of Jerusalem. Ark of Covenant was brought here by Philistines from Ashdod and Ekron (1 Sam. 4:6). The men of looked into the ark of the covenant, which was forbidden. God struck down fifty thousand husbands, sons and brothers. This resulted in many widow/destitute women. And the people mourned (1 Sam. 6:9ff).The ark remained here for twenty years until it was taken to Kiriath Jeriam. This is an mportant archaeological excavation site that shows both Canaanite and Israeli families occupied this area.
Tel es-Safi Ancient city of Gath of the Philistines. Halfway between Jerusalem and Askelon. One of the cities of the Philistine Pentapolis. The ark of the covenant rested here after being moved from Ashdod (1 Sam. 5:8). David fled here when he escaped from Saul. Goliath may have been born and raised here. In November 2005 it was reported that an inscription was found at the ruins of Gath that mention the name Goliath. What was his mother like? His wife? Ho was their lives changed by his life? His death? Today all that remains of Gath is an active archaeology site, noted as one of the largest pre-Hellenistic sites in Israel.
Tel Halif A Judahite town controlled by King Hezekiah. City destroyed by Sennacherib so quickly that the inhabitants had no time to flee. Remaining women were made widows and slaves. The tel is a present day mound south of Jerusalem and ten miles north of Beer-Sheva. Archaeologists think this is the ancient city mentioned in Joshua 15:32 and Zechariah 14:10. Archaeological excavations have unearthed building walls, pottery, grinding stones, bread ovens, cooking ovens, spindle whorls used to spin wool and hair into thread, women’s cosmetic palettes and ivory combs, beads, rings and pins from ten levels of civilization.
Tel Hazor Biblical Hazor. The head of the Canaanite kingdom (Josh. 11:10). Twenty miles north of Sea of Galilee. Hazor was the only city burned to the ground byJoshua when he defeated the northern kingdom (Josh. 11: 1-13).
The largest of the ongoing archaeological sites (200 acres) in Israel. Many families lived in this area over the years. Deborah guided Barak in his battle here against Sisera (Judg. 4:2-3, 24). Hazor figures prominently in the ancient history of Israel. (1 Kin. 9:15; 2 Kin. 15:9). Hazor, along with Megiddo, has recently been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO, as an honor that recognizes its cultural and historical importance.
Tel Mahata Ancient Arad, Canaanite city eleven miles southwest of Beersheba. People of Arad attacked the Israelites as they moved into the ‘land of milk and honey’ and took some men and women as prisoners. Israel was later victorious over Arad (Num.21:1-2; 33:40; Josh. 12:14; Judg. 1;16).
Tel Mirsim See Debir.
Tel Sheva Ruins of Beersheba.
Tel Er-Rumeileh Ancient Beth-Shemesh. Fifteen miles south west of Jerusalem. Ark of Covenant was brought here by Philistines from Ashdod and Ekron (1 Sam. 4:6). The men of looked into the ark of the covenant, which was forbidden. God struck down fifty thousand husbands, sons and brothers. This resulted in many widow/destitute women. And the people mourned (1 Sam. 6:9ff).The ark remained here for twenty years until it was taken to Kiriath Jeriam. This is an mportant archaeological excavation site that shows both Canaanite and Israeli families occupied this area.
Tel es-Safi Ancient city of Gath of the Philistines. Halfway between Jerusalem and Askelon. One of the cities of the Philistine Pentapolis. The ark of the covenant rested here after being moved from Ashdod (1 Sam. 5:8). David fled here when he escaped from Saul. Goliath may have been born and raised here. In November 2005 it was reported that an inscription was found at the ruins of Gath that mention the name Goliath. What was his mother like? His wife? Ho was their lives changed by his life? His death? Today all that remains of Gath is an active archaeology site, noted as one of the largest pre-Hellenistic sites in Israel.
Tel Halif A Judahite town controlled by King Hezekiah. City destroyed by Sennacherib so quickly that the inhabitants had no time to flee. Remaining women were made widows and slaves. The tel is a present day mound south of Jerusalem and ten miles north of Beer-Sheva. Archaeologists think this is the ancient city mentioned in Joshua 15:32 and Zechariah 14:10. Archaeological excavations have unearthed building walls, pottery, grinding stones, bread ovens, cooking ovens, spindle whorls used to spin wool and hair into thread, women’s cosmetic palettes and ivory combs, beads, rings and pins from ten levels of civilization.
Tel Hazor Biblical Hazor. The head of the Canaanite kingdom (Josh. 11:10). Twenty miles north of Sea of Galilee. Hazor was the only city burned to the ground byJoshua when he defeated the northern kingdom (Josh. 11: 1-13).
The largest of the ongoing archaeological sites (200 acres) in Israel. Many families lived in this area over the years. Deborah guided Barak in his battle here against Sisera (Judg. 4:2-3, 24). Hazor figures prominently in the ancient history of Israel. (1 Kin. 9:15; 2 Kin. 15:9). Hazor, along with Megiddo, has recently been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO, as an honor that recognizes its cultural and historical importance.
Tel Mahata Ancient Arad, Canaanite city eleven miles southwest of Beersheba. People of Arad attacked the Israelites as they moved into the ‘land of milk and honey’ and took some men and women as prisoners. Israel was later victorious over Arad (Num.21:1-2; 33:40; Josh. 12:14; Judg. 1;16).
Tel Mirsim See Debir.
Tel Sheva Ruins of Beersheba.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
T- Part II
Ps. 137: 1-6 By the rivers of Babylon, There we sat down and wept, When we remembered Zion. Upon the willows in the midst of it We hung our harps. For there our captors demanded of us songs, And our tormentors mirth, {saying,} "Sing us one of the songs of Zion." How can we sing the LORD'S song In a foreign land? If I forget you, O Jerusalem, May my right hand forget {her skill.} May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth If I do not remember you, If I do not exalt Jerusalem above my chief joy.
Tel Er-Rumeileh Ancient Beth-Shemesh. Fifteen miles south west of Jerusalem. Ark of
Covenant was brought here by Philistines from Ashdod and Ekron (1 Sam. 4:6). The men of looked into the ark of the covenant, which was forbidden. God struck down fifty thousand husbands, sons and brothers. This resulted in many widow/destitute women. And the people mourned (1 Sam. 6:9ff).The ark remained here for twenty years until it was taken to Kiriath Jeriam. This is an mportant archaeological excavation site that shows both Canaanite and Israeli families occupied this area.
Tel es-Safi Ancient city of Gath of the Philistines. Halfway between Jerusalem and
Askelon. One of the cities of the Philistine Pentapolis. The ark of the covenant rested here after being moved from Ashdod (1 Sam. 5:8). David fled here when he escaped from Saul. Goliath may have been born and raised here. In November 2005 it was reported that an inscription was found at the ruins of Gath that mention the name Goliath. What was his mother like? His wife? Ho was their lives changed by his life? His death? Today all that remains of Gath is an active archaeology site, noted as one of the largest pre-Hellenistic sites in Israel.
Tel Halif A Judahite town controlled by King Hezekiah. City destroyed by Sennacherib so quickly that the inhabitants had no time to flee. Remaining women were made widows and slaves. The tel is a present day mound south of Jerusalem and ten miles north of Beer-Sheva. Archaeologists think this is the ancient city mentioned in Joshua 15:32 and Zechariah 14:10. Archaeological excavations have unearthed building walls, pottery, grinding stones, bread ovens, cooking ovens, spindle whorls used to spin wool and hair into thread, women’s cosmetic palettes and ivory combs, beads, rings and pins from ten levels of civilization.
Tel Hazor Biblical Hazor. The head of the Canaanite kingdom (Josh. 11:10). Twenty miles north of Sea of Galilee. Hazor was the only city burned to the ground by Joshua when he defeated the northern kingdom (Josh. 11: 1-13).
The largest of the ongoing archaeological sites (200 acres) in Israel. Many families lived in this area over the years. Deborah guided Barak in his battle here against Sisera (Judg. 4:2-3, 24). Hazor figures prominently in the ancient history of Israel. (1 Kin. 9:15; 2 Kin. 15:9). Hazor, along with Megiddo, has recently been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO, as an honor that recognizes its cultural and historical importance.
Tel Mahata Ancient Arad, Canaanite city eleven miles southwest of Beersheba. People of Arad attacked the Israelites as they moved into the ‘land of milk and honey’ and took some men and women as prisoners. Israel was later victorious over Arad (Num.21:1-2; 33:40; Josh. 12:14; Judg. 1;16).
Tel Mirsim See Debir.
Tel Miqne Remains of Ekron, one of the five most important of the Philistine cities. The most northern of the five, midway between Jerusalem and the Mediterranean Sea. Twenty two miles southwest of Jerusalem. Ekron grew from a small unwalled city that the Philistines conquered, to eventually became a fifty acre community with monumental buildings, temples, fortifications and industrial sites. Archaeological discoveries include a large number of iron tools. Ark of the covenant was brought here from Gath. The men of the city suffered; many died leaving widows (1 Sam.5:8-12). From Ekron, the ark was returned to Israel at Beth Shemesh.
Tel Rehov Located in northern Jordan Valley. Heavily settled area. One of Israel’s largest and mot important archaeological site. Not mentioned in the Bible. Excavation began in 1997. One of the least known and least studied sites. This Canaanite city transitioned to Israelite rule at time of King David and Solomon.
Tel Rumeida Part of Hebron. Traditional burial site of Jesse, father of King David, and the gravesite of Ruth.
Tel Sheva Ruins of Beersheba.
Tel Er-Rumeileh Ancient Beth-Shemesh. Fifteen miles south west of Jerusalem. Ark of
Covenant was brought here by Philistines from Ashdod and Ekron (1 Sam. 4:6). The men of looked into the ark of the covenant, which was forbidden. God struck down fifty thousand husbands, sons and brothers. This resulted in many widow/destitute women. And the people mourned (1 Sam. 6:9ff).The ark remained here for twenty years until it was taken to Kiriath Jeriam. This is an mportant archaeological excavation site that shows both Canaanite and Israeli families occupied this area.
Tel es-Safi Ancient city of Gath of the Philistines. Halfway between Jerusalem and
Askelon. One of the cities of the Philistine Pentapolis. The ark of the covenant rested here after being moved from Ashdod (1 Sam. 5:8). David fled here when he escaped from Saul. Goliath may have been born and raised here. In November 2005 it was reported that an inscription was found at the ruins of Gath that mention the name Goliath. What was his mother like? His wife? Ho was their lives changed by his life? His death? Today all that remains of Gath is an active archaeology site, noted as one of the largest pre-Hellenistic sites in Israel.
Tel Halif A Judahite town controlled by King Hezekiah. City destroyed by Sennacherib so quickly that the inhabitants had no time to flee. Remaining women were made widows and slaves. The tel is a present day mound south of Jerusalem and ten miles north of Beer-Sheva. Archaeologists think this is the ancient city mentioned in Joshua 15:32 and Zechariah 14:10. Archaeological excavations have unearthed building walls, pottery, grinding stones, bread ovens, cooking ovens, spindle whorls used to spin wool and hair into thread, women’s cosmetic palettes and ivory combs, beads, rings and pins from ten levels of civilization.
Tel Hazor Biblical Hazor. The head of the Canaanite kingdom (Josh. 11:10). Twenty miles north of Sea of Galilee. Hazor was the only city burned to the ground by Joshua when he defeated the northern kingdom (Josh. 11: 1-13).
The largest of the ongoing archaeological sites (200 acres) in Israel. Many families lived in this area over the years. Deborah guided Barak in his battle here against Sisera (Judg. 4:2-3, 24). Hazor figures prominently in the ancient history of Israel. (1 Kin. 9:15; 2 Kin. 15:9). Hazor, along with Megiddo, has recently been named a World Heritage site by UNESCO, as an honor that recognizes its cultural and historical importance.
Tel Mahata Ancient Arad, Canaanite city eleven miles southwest of Beersheba. People of Arad attacked the Israelites as they moved into the ‘land of milk and honey’ and took some men and women as prisoners. Israel was later victorious over Arad (Num.21:1-2; 33:40; Josh. 12:14; Judg. 1;16).
Tel Mirsim See Debir.
Tel Miqne Remains of Ekron, one of the five most important of the Philistine cities. The most northern of the five, midway between Jerusalem and the Mediterranean Sea. Twenty two miles southwest of Jerusalem. Ekron grew from a small unwalled city that the Philistines conquered, to eventually became a fifty acre community with monumental buildings, temples, fortifications and industrial sites. Archaeological discoveries include a large number of iron tools. Ark of the covenant was brought here from Gath. The men of the city suffered; many died leaving widows (1 Sam.5:8-12). From Ekron, the ark was returned to Israel at Beth Shemesh.
Tel Rehov Located in northern Jordan Valley. Heavily settled area. One of Israel’s largest and mot important archaeological site. Not mentioned in the Bible. Excavation began in 1997. One of the least known and least studied sites. This Canaanite city transitioned to Israelite rule at time of King David and Solomon.
Tel Rumeida Part of Hebron. Traditional burial site of Jesse, father of King David, and the gravesite of Ruth.
Tel Sheva Ruins of Beersheba.
Friday, September 7, 2007
T - (Part I)
Deu 7:7-8 The LORD did not set His love on you nor choose you because you were more in number than any of the peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples, but because the LORD loved you and kept the oath which He swore to your forefathers, the LORD brought you out by a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Tabgha Western shore of Sea of Galilee. Octagonal shaped Church of the Seven Springs. Traditional site of feeding of multitude of men and women. Also site of Franciscan Church of the Primacy of Peter, where an altar is built on around a stone outcropping known as the Lords Table (Mensa Domini). Where Jesus fed the disciples fish after His resurrection. (John 21:13)
Christians of the early Byzantine period built monasteries, churches and shrines in Galilee and on the shores of the Sea of Galilee to commemorate the ministry of Jesus and the miracles ascribed to him. Tabgha – an Arabic corruption of the Greek name Heptapegon (Seven Springs) – is the traditional site of the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fishes. (Matt. 14: 13-21) It is situated in a narrow, fertile valley on the northern shore of the lake, watered by several springs.
The earliest building at Tabgha was a small chapel (18 x 9.6 m) from the 4th century CE; only a part of its foundations was uncovered. This was probably the shrine described by the pilgrim Egeria at the end of the 4th century:
During the fifth century, a large monastery and a church decorated with exquisite mosaic floors was built on the site. The complex covered an area of 56 x 33 m. and included courtyards and many rooms used as workshops for a variety of crafts as well as for lodging for the monks and the many pilgrims who came to visit.
The monastery and church at Tabgha were destroyed in the 7th century, probably during the Arab conquest of the country, and buried beneath a thick layer of silt and stones. In the 1980s, after excavation, the church was restored to its Byzantine form, incorporating portions of the original mosaics.
Tamar Biblical city mentioned in Ezek. 47:19, as one of the border cities of the land. Thirty miles south of the Dead Sea, one of the main cities on the spice trade routes. Ongoing archaeological excavation
Tel meaning a hill or mound. Refers to ancient ruins of cities. When a city was overrun by enemies it was razed, and a new city built upon the ruins. Tel Megiddo has at least seven civilizations built one upon the other.
Tel Ahsas In Jordan. Biblical Succoth. Home of Jacob, Rebekah and Leah after his meeting with Esau (Gen. 33:17). Leah, the mother of Judah, is in the genealogy of
Jesus (Ruth 4:11), not beautiful Rebekah.
Tel Dor 1 Kings 4:7-8, 11, mentions a man from Dor who had a daughter (Taphath)who was married to King Solomon. Dor was King Solomon’s port city on the Mediterranean Sea. Locate 15 miles south of Haifa and eight miles north of coastal Caesarea. Excavations continue today. Also known as Tantura or Khirbet el-Burq (its Arabic names),
Tel ed-Duweir Biblical Lachish. One of the last two cities to fall in 586 B.C. when Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem. A principle Canaanite, then later Israelite city. Twenty five miles southwest of Jerusalem. The top of the tel extends over 18 acres. Mentioned not only in the Bible, but in Egyptian and Assyrian references. The city was conquered and re-conquered repeatedly over the centuries. Archaeologists have discovered levels of civilization from the 13th – 4th Century B.C. Over twenty five Biblical references to Lachish (Josh. 10; 2 Chr.11:9; 2 Kin. 14: 19; 24; Jer. 34:7). Called the “second most important city in Judah, after Jerusalem” by archaeologists (BAR, July/August 2005 pg. 36, 39).
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Tabgha Western shore of Sea of Galilee. Octagonal shaped Church of the Seven Springs. Traditional site of feeding of multitude of men and women. Also site of Franciscan Church of the Primacy of Peter, where an altar is built on around a stone outcropping known as the Lords Table (Mensa Domini). Where Jesus fed the disciples fish after His resurrection. (John 21:13)
Christians of the early Byzantine period built monasteries, churches and shrines in Galilee and on the shores of the Sea of Galilee to commemorate the ministry of Jesus and the miracles ascribed to him. Tabgha – an Arabic corruption of the Greek name Heptapegon (Seven Springs) – is the traditional site of the Miracle of the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Fishes. (Matt. 14: 13-21) It is situated in a narrow, fertile valley on the northern shore of the lake, watered by several springs.
The earliest building at Tabgha was a small chapel (18 x 9.6 m) from the 4th century CE; only a part of its foundations was uncovered. This was probably the shrine described by the pilgrim Egeria at the end of the 4th century:
During the fifth century, a large monastery and a church decorated with exquisite mosaic floors was built on the site. The complex covered an area of 56 x 33 m. and included courtyards and many rooms used as workshops for a variety of crafts as well as for lodging for the monks and the many pilgrims who came to visit.
The monastery and church at Tabgha were destroyed in the 7th century, probably during the Arab conquest of the country, and buried beneath a thick layer of silt and stones. In the 1980s, after excavation, the church was restored to its Byzantine form, incorporating portions of the original mosaics.
Tamar Biblical city mentioned in Ezek. 47:19, as one of the border cities of the land. Thirty miles south of the Dead Sea, one of the main cities on the spice trade routes. Ongoing archaeological excavation
Tel meaning a hill or mound. Refers to ancient ruins of cities. When a city was overrun by enemies it was razed, and a new city built upon the ruins. Tel Megiddo has at least seven civilizations built one upon the other.
Tel Ahsas In Jordan. Biblical Succoth. Home of Jacob, Rebekah and Leah after his meeting with Esau (Gen. 33:17). Leah, the mother of Judah, is in the genealogy of
Jesus (Ruth 4:11), not beautiful Rebekah.
Tel Dor 1 Kings 4:7-8, 11, mentions a man from Dor who had a daughter (Taphath)who was married to King Solomon. Dor was King Solomon’s port city on the Mediterranean Sea. Locate 15 miles south of Haifa and eight miles north of coastal Caesarea. Excavations continue today. Also known as Tantura or Khirbet el-Burq (its Arabic names),
Tel ed-Duweir Biblical Lachish. One of the last two cities to fall in 586 B.C. when Nebuchadnezzar destroyed Jerusalem. A principle Canaanite, then later Israelite city. Twenty five miles southwest of Jerusalem. The top of the tel extends over 18 acres. Mentioned not only in the Bible, but in Egyptian and Assyrian references. The city was conquered and re-conquered repeatedly over the centuries. Archaeologists have discovered levels of civilization from the 13th – 4th Century B.C. Over twenty five Biblical references to Lachish (Josh. 10; 2 Chr.11:9; 2 Kin. 14: 19; 24; Jer. 34:7). Called the “second most important city in Judah, after Jerusalem” by archaeologists (BAR, July/August 2005 pg. 36, 39).
Note - if you have an interest in the women of the Holy Land be sure to see my other blogs: www.biblestudy4women.blogspot.com; www.biblestudy2women.blogspot.com.
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