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THE WATER SYSTEM AT MEGIDDO The water system at Megiddo. Ancient people built their villages and towns near water sources. If there was not a spring at the base of the hill where they settled they would need to dig a well, a shaft, or a tunnel to reach the water source. Many visitors to Israel have made their way through the water system at Megiddo.GIBEAH OF SAUL
Gibeah of Saul in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. Made with BibleMapper 5. Gibeah was located about three miles north of Jerusalem on a main road leading north at an elevation of more than 2700 feet, about 300 feet higher than Jerusalem. It was a city of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16) and is presently called Tal al-Ful (hill ofINDEXES (INDICES)
Indexes (Indices) From time to time after completing a series of posts along the same topic I prepare an Index of the posts to make it easier for someone to locate the individual articles. Hopefully there will be others in the months to come. Many topics are easy to locate by typing a word or two in the Search box. FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE Saint Peter’s fish is a popular meal at restaurants around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The next photo, also early in the morning, shows the catch of Biny, a much larger fish than the Musht. The Biny reaches a weight of 6 or 7 kilo (13-15 pounds).PHOTO PERMISSION
Photo Permission. Permission to use photos from Ferrell’s Travel Blog. The photos we publish may be used by teachers and ministers in various types of educational presentations, including PowerPoint and handouts, as long as credit is given for the source of the photo. ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” Athens — a “city full of idols”. While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed “the city full of idols” (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than thoseon the Acropolis.
THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not WHY WERE SHEPHERDS DETESTABLE TO EGYPTIANS? Shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians probably reflects a common distrust of nomadic peoples by urban dwellers (cf. attitudes to gypsies and ‘travellers’ in modern society). ( The New Bible Commentary) The IVP Bible Background Commentary says, It is unlikely that native Egyptian herdsmen would be detested by other Egyptians. FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS About Ferrell Jenkins. Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in theBiblical
THE WATER SYSTEM AT MEGIDDO The water system at Megiddo. Ancient people built their villages and towns near water sources. If there was not a spring at the base of the hill where they settled they would need to dig a well, a shaft, or a tunnel to reach the water source. Many visitors to Israel have made their way through the water system at Megiddo.GIBEAH OF SAUL
Gibeah of Saul in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. Made with BibleMapper 5. Gibeah was located about three miles north of Jerusalem on a main road leading north at an elevation of more than 2700 feet, about 300 feet higher than Jerusalem. It was a city of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16) and is presently called Tal al-Ful (hill ofINDEXES (INDICES)
Indexes (Indices) From time to time after completing a series of posts along the same topic I prepare an Index of the posts to make it easier for someone to locate the individual articles. Hopefully there will be others in the months to come. Many topics are easy to locate by typing a word or two in the Search box. FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE Saint Peter’s fish is a popular meal at restaurants around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The next photo, also early in the morning, shows the catch of Biny, a much larger fish than the Musht. The Biny reaches a weight of 6 or 7 kilo (13-15 pounds).PHOTO PERMISSION
Photo Permission. Permission to use photos from Ferrell’s Travel Blog. The photos we publish may be used by teachers and ministers in various types of educational presentations, including PowerPoint and handouts, as long as credit is given for the source of the photo. ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” Athens — a “city full of idols”. While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed “the city full of idols” (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than thoseon the Acropolis.
THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not WHY WERE SHEPHERDS DETESTABLE TO EGYPTIANS? Shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians probably reflects a common distrust of nomadic peoples by urban dwellers (cf. attitudes to gypsies and ‘travellers’ in modern society). ( The New Bible Commentary) The IVP Bible Background Commentary says, It is unlikely that native Egyptian herdsmen would be detested by other Egyptians. FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG We have a few indexes prepared of topics that have been covered widely on this blog. One is an Index of article on Bethlehem and the Birth of Jesus here.It also includes some articles about the origin of Santa Claus at Myra, Turkey. MAY | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG The city of Sardis is located on the banks of the Pactolus river in the Hermus Valley remained important for many centuries. The river may not look very impressive when compared to the Euphrates, the Thames or the Mississippi but its importance lies in the fact that it was pannedfor gold.
DAVID LEAVES 200 MEN AT THE BROOK BESOR David leaves 200 men at the Brook Besor. In addition to the tours I led between 1967 and 2016 I have made numerous personal study trips with a variety of friends beginning as early as 1984. The largest number of those trips have been made with Leon Mauldin. On these trips we visit places that are difficult to reach by bus or take an unusual THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not JESUS WITHDREW TO EPHRAIM The raising of Lazarus of Bethany brought much attention to Jesus and His ministry (John 11). According to John's account, beginning in verse 45, many who saw the sign believed on Him. This caused the chief priests and Pharisees to convene a council. They were concerned about what the Romans might do if Jesus continued ACTS 8 — AN ETHIOPIAN By checking numerous reliable sources, it becomes obvious that the terms Ethiopia in Acts 8 describes the ancient kingdom of Meroë. It was also known as Cush and Nubia in ancient times. The ETHIOPIA referred to here is not the modern country of the same name but the ancient kingdom of Meroë, which lay along the upper Nile S of Aswan to Khartoum in the Sudan. FIELDS WHITE FOR HARVEST Wheat harvesting begins six weeks later in late May or early June. In May the fields would be white unto harvest. This helps to date the episode in John 4 to December or January, depending on whether the crop was barley or wheat. When Jesus said the fields were white for harvest He was speaking of a spiritual harvest. THE BIG THREE: NABONIDUS, BELSHAZZAR AND DANIEL Sir Henry Rawlinson was able to read the Babylonian cuneiform. The inscriptions had been written at the command of Nabonidus, king of Babylon from 555 to 539 B.C. The king had repaired the temple tower, and the clay cylinders commemorated that fact. The inscriptions proved that the ruined tower was the temple of the city of Ur. THE TENTH ROMAN LEGION IN JERUSALEM The Tenth Roman Legion in Jerusalem. Posted on July 30, 2014 | 4 Comments. Students of the Bible are aware that the city of Jerusalem, including the Herodian temple, was destroyed by the Romans in A.D. 70. Vespasian commanded the Romans in the north of the country. When he learned of the death of Nero he began his return to Rome and left his THE PODS THAT THE PIGS WERE EATING The pods that the pigs were eating. In the parable of the young prodigal and his older brother, Luke says that when the younger brother ran out of money he would gladly have eaten the pods the pigs were eating. He was longing to eat the carob pods FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS About Ferrell Jenkins. Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in theBiblical
MARCH | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle MAY | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG The city of Sardis is located on the banks of the Pactolus river in the Hermus Valley remained important for many centuries. The river may not look very impressive when compared to the Euphrates, the Thames or the Mississippi but its importance lies in the fact that it was pannedfor gold.
GIBEAH OF SAUL
Gibeah of Saul in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. Made with BibleMapper 5. Gibeah was located about three miles north of Jerusalem on a main road leading north at an elevation of more than 2700 feet, about 300 feet higher than Jerusalem. It was a city of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16) and is presently called Tal al-Ful (hill of ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” Athens — a “city full of idols”. While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed “the city full of idols” (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than thoseon the Acropolis.
INDEXES (INDICES)
Indexes (Indices) From time to time after completing a series of posts along the same topic I prepare an Index of the posts to make it easier for someone to locate the individual articles. Hopefully there will be others in the months to come. Many topics are easy to locate by typing a word or two in the Search box. FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE Saint Peter’s fish is a popular meal at restaurants around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The next photo, also early in the morning, shows the catch of Biny, a much larger fish than the Musht. The Biny reaches a weight of 6 or 7 kilo (13-15 pounds).PHOTO PERMISSION
Photo Permission. Permission to use photos from Ferrell’s Travel Blog. The photos we publish may be used by teachers and ministers in various types of educational presentations, including PowerPoint and handouts, as long as credit is given for the source of the photo. WHY WERE SHEPHERDS DETESTABLE TO EGYPTIANS? Shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians probably reflects a common distrust of nomadic peoples by urban dwellers (cf. attitudes to gypsies and ‘travellers’ in modern society). ( The New Bible Commentary) The IVP Bible Background Commentary says, It is unlikely that native Egyptian herdsmen would be detested by other Egyptians. FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS About Ferrell Jenkins. Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in theBiblical
MARCH | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle MAY | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG The city of Sardis is located on the banks of the Pactolus river in the Hermus Valley remained important for many centuries. The river may not look very impressive when compared to the Euphrates, the Thames or the Mississippi but its importance lies in the fact that it was pannedfor gold.
GIBEAH OF SAUL
Gibeah of Saul in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. Made with BibleMapper 5. Gibeah was located about three miles north of Jerusalem on a main road leading north at an elevation of more than 2700 feet, about 300 feet higher than Jerusalem. It was a city of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16) and is presently called Tal al-Ful (hill of ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” Athens — a “city full of idols”. While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed “the city full of idols” (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than thoseon the Acropolis.
INDEXES (INDICES)
Indexes (Indices) From time to time after completing a series of posts along the same topic I prepare an Index of the posts to make it easier for someone to locate the individual articles. Hopefully there will be others in the months to come. Many topics are easy to locate by typing a word or two in the Search box. FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE Saint Peter’s fish is a popular meal at restaurants around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The next photo, also early in the morning, shows the catch of Biny, a much larger fish than the Musht. The Biny reaches a weight of 6 or 7 kilo (13-15 pounds).PHOTO PERMISSION
Photo Permission. Permission to use photos from Ferrell’s Travel Blog. The photos we publish may be used by teachers and ministers in various types of educational presentations, including PowerPoint and handouts, as long as credit is given for the source of the photo. WHY WERE SHEPHERDS DETESTABLE TO EGYPTIANS? Shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians probably reflects a common distrust of nomadic peoples by urban dwellers (cf. attitudes to gypsies and ‘travellers’ in modern society). ( The New Bible Commentary) The IVP Bible Background Commentary says, It is unlikely that native Egyptian herdsmen would be detested by other Egyptians. FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG We have a few indexes prepared of topics that have been covered widely on this blog. One is an Index of article on Bethlehem and the Birth of Jesus here.It also includes some articles about the origin of Santa Claus at Myra, Turkey. MAY | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG The city of Sardis is located on the banks of the Pactolus river in the Hermus Valley remained important for many centuries. The river may not look very impressive when compared to the Euphrates, the Thames or the Mississippi but its importance lies in the fact that it was pannedfor gold.
DECEMBER | 2020 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG A gift beyond comparison. Posted on December 25, 2020 | Leave a comment. The exact date of the birth of Jesus is unknown but whenever it was I am grateful for God’s gift of His son. Artists paint their conception of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus, and artists are generally known for combining two or more ideas into one. JANUARY | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Inauguration on the Nile, 2021. This is a re-post from USA Inauguration Day in 2009 and 2013. Shortly before sunset, January 20, 2009, I made a few photos of the Nile River looking toward the west bank of the river. I thought I would share this one with you. Sunsetduring a
THE WATER SYSTEM AT MEGIDDO The water system at Megiddo. Ancient people built their villages and towns near water sources. If there was not a spring at the base of the hill where they settled they would need to dig a well, a shaft, or a tunnel to reach the water source. Many visitors to Israel have made their way through the water system at Megiddo. THE POOL OF BETHESDA The Pool of Bethesda is mentioned only once in the New Testament. At this pool Jesus healed a man who had been an invalid for 38 years. Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, in Aramaic called Bethesda, which has five roofed colonnades. (John 5:2 DAVID LEAVES 200 MEN AT THE BROOK BESOR David leaves 200 men at the Brook Besor. In addition to the tours I led between 1967 and 2016 I have made numerous personal study trips with a variety of friends beginning as early as 1984. The largest number of those trips have been made with Leon Mauldin. On these trips we visit places that are difficult to reach by bus or take an unusual THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not BIETAK-T | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Prof. Dr. Manfred Bietak. STATUES FROM THE MAUSOLEUM OF MAUSSOLLOS Statues from the Mausoleum of Maussollos – Marble, About 350 B.C. Published December 9, 2012 at 500 × 800 in Turkey wants British Museum to return sculptures from the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Next →. Statue of Mausolus in British Museum. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. Displayed in British Museum. Bookmark the permalink . FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG We have a few indexes prepared of topics that have been covered widely on this blog. One is an Index of article on Bethlehem and the Birth of Jesus here.It also includes some articles about the origin of Santa Claus at Myra, Turkey. ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS About Ferrell Jenkins. Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in theBiblical
MARCH | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough FoyleGIBEAH OF SAUL
Gibeah of Saul in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. Made with BibleMapper 5. Gibeah was located about three miles north of Jerusalem on a main road leading north at an elevation of more than 2700 feet, about 300 feet higher than Jerusalem. It was a city of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16) and is presently called Tal al-Ful (hill ofPHOTO PERMISSION
Photo Permission. Permission to use photos from Ferrell’s Travel Blog. The photos we publish may be used by teachers and ministers in various types of educational presentations, including PowerPoint and handouts, as long as credit is given for the source of the photo.INDEXES (INDICES)
Indexes (Indices) From time to time after completing a series of posts along the same topic I prepare an Index of the posts to make it easier for someone to locate the individual articles. Hopefully there will be others in the months to come. Many topics are easy to locate by typing a word or two in the Search box. FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE Saint Peter’s fish is a popular meal at restaurants around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The next photo, also early in the morning, shows the catch of Biny, a much larger fish than the Musht. The Biny reaches a weight of 6 or 7 kilo (13-15 pounds). ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” Athens — a “city full of idols”. While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed “the city full of idols” (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than thoseon the Acropolis.
THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS About Ferrell Jenkins. Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in theBiblical
MARCH | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough FoyleGIBEAH OF SAUL
Gibeah of Saul in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. Made with BibleMapper 5. Gibeah was located about three miles north of Jerusalem on a main road leading north at an elevation of more than 2700 feet, about 300 feet higher than Jerusalem. It was a city of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16) and is presently called Tal al-Ful (hill ofPHOTO PERMISSION
Photo Permission. Permission to use photos from Ferrell’s Travel Blog. The photos we publish may be used by teachers and ministers in various types of educational presentations, including PowerPoint and handouts, as long as credit is given for the source of the photo. ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” Athens — a “city full of idols”. While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed “the city full of idols” (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than thoseon the Acropolis.
INDEXES (INDICES)
Indexes (Indices) From time to time after completing a series of posts along the same topic I prepare an Index of the posts to make it easier for someone to locate the individual articles. Hopefully there will be others in the months to come. Many topics are easy to locate by typing a word or two in the Search box. FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE Saint Peter’s fish is a popular meal at restaurants around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The next photo, also early in the morning, shows the catch of Biny, a much larger fish than the Musht. The Biny reaches a weight of 6 or 7 kilo (13-15 pounds). THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not WHY WERE SHEPHERDS DETESTABLE TO EGYPTIANS? Shepherds are detestable to the Egyptians probably reflects a common distrust of nomadic peoples by urban dwellers (cf. attitudes to gypsies and ‘travellers’ in modern society). ( The New Bible Commentary) The IVP Bible Background Commentary says, It is unlikely that native Egyptian herdsmen would be detested by other Egyptians. FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG We have a few indexes prepared of topics that have been covered widely on this blog. One is an Index of article on Bethlehem and the Birth of Jesus here.It also includes some articles about the origin of Santa Claus at Myra, Turkey. FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Commenting on biblical studies, archaeology, travel and photography. Over the years we have had an opportunity to read about Gaza manytimes.
MAY | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG The city of Sardis is located on the banks of the Pactolus river in the Hermus Valley remained important for many centuries. The river may not look very impressive when compared to the Euphrates, the Thames or the Mississippi but its importance lies in the fact that it was pannedfor gold.
JANUARY | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Inauguration on the Nile, 2021. This is a re-post from USA Inauguration Day in 2009 and 2013. Shortly before sunset, January 20, 2009, I made a few photos of the Nile River looking toward the west bank of the river. I thought I would share this one with you. Sunsetduring a
FIELDS WHITE FOR HARVEST Wheat harvesting begins six weeks later in late May or early June. In May the fields would be white unto harvest. This helps to date the episode in John 4 to December or January, depending on whether the crop was barley or wheat. When Jesus said the fields were white for harvest He was speaking of a spiritual harvest. THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not THE ACACIA IN THE SINAI WILDERNESS The acacia is a member of the Mimosa family. Four different species are found in Palestine, the most common being the A. raddiana, which grows in the valleys around the Dead Sea. It is an evergreen tree, 3 to 5.5 m high, with spiny branches carrying yellow flowers; its wood is very useful for building purposes. MYRA | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Rock Tombs of Myra with Theater in the foreground. Photo by FerrellJenkins.
BIETAK-T | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Prof. Dr. Manfred Bietak.BABYLON_4898_02T
Drawing of Ancient Babylon from 1,000 Bible Images. FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG We have a few indexes prepared of topics that have been covered widely on this blog. One is an Index of article on Bethlehem and the Birth of Jesus here.It also includes some articles about the origin of Santa Claus at Myra, Turkey. ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS About Ferrell Jenkins. Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in theBiblical
MARCH | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough FoyleGIBEAH OF SAUL
Gibeah of Saul in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. Made with BibleMapper 5. Gibeah was located about three miles north of Jerusalem on a main road leading north at an elevation of more than 2700 feet, about 300 feet higher than Jerusalem. It was a city of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16) and is presently called Tal al-Ful (hill ofPHOTO PERMISSION
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Indexes (Indices) From time to time after completing a series of posts along the same topic I prepare an Index of the posts to make it easier for someone to locate the individual articles. Hopefully there will be others in the months to come. Many topics are easy to locate by typing a word or two in the Search box. FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE Saint Peter’s fish is a popular meal at restaurants around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The next photo, also early in the morning, shows the catch of Biny, a much larger fish than the Musht. The Biny reaches a weight of 6 or 7 kilo (13-15 pounds). ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” Athens — a “city full of idols”. While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed “the city full of idols” (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than thoseon the Acropolis.
THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG We have a few indexes prepared of topics that have been covered widely on this blog. One is an Index of article on Bethlehem and the Birth of Jesus here.It also includes some articles about the origin of Santa Claus at Myra, Turkey. ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS About Ferrell Jenkins. Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in theBiblical
MARCH | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough FoyleGIBEAH OF SAUL
Gibeah of Saul in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. Made with BibleMapper 5. Gibeah was located about three miles north of Jerusalem on a main road leading north at an elevation of more than 2700 feet, about 300 feet higher than Jerusalem. It was a city of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16) and is presently called Tal al-Ful (hill ofPHOTO PERMISSION
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Indexes (Indices) From time to time after completing a series of posts along the same topic I prepare an Index of the posts to make it easier for someone to locate the individual articles. Hopefully there will be others in the months to come. Many topics are easy to locate by typing a word or two in the Search box. FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE Saint Peter’s fish is a popular meal at restaurants around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The next photo, also early in the morning, shows the catch of Biny, a much larger fish than the Musht. The Biny reaches a weight of 6 or 7 kilo (13-15 pounds). ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” Athens — a “city full of idols”. While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed “the city full of idols” (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than thoseon the Acropolis.
THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG We have a few indexes prepared of topics that have been covered widely on this blog. One is an Index of article on Bethlehem and the Birth of Jesus here.It also includes some articles about the origin of Santa Claus at Myra, Turkey. FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Commenting on biblical studies, archaeology, travel and photography. Over the years we have had an opportunity to read about Gaza manytimes.
MAY | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG The city of Sardis is located on the banks of the Pactolus river in the Hermus Valley remained important for many centuries. The river may not look very impressive when compared to the Euphrates, the Thames or the Mississippi but its importance lies in the fact that it was pannedfor gold.
JANUARY | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Inauguration on the Nile, 2021. This is a re-post from USA Inauguration Day in 2009 and 2013. Shortly before sunset, January 20, 2009, I made a few photos of the Nile River looking toward the west bank of the river. I thought I would share this one with you. Sunsetduring a
FIELDS WHITE FOR HARVEST Wheat harvesting begins six weeks later in late May or early June. In May the fields would be white unto harvest. This helps to date the episode in John 4 to December or January, depending on whether the crop was barley or wheat. When Jesus said the fields were white for harvest He was speaking of a spiritual harvest. THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not THE ACACIA IN THE SINAI WILDERNESS The acacia is a member of the Mimosa family. Four different species are found in Palestine, the most common being the A. raddiana, which grows in the valleys around the Dead Sea. It is an evergreen tree, 3 to 5.5 m high, with spiny branches carrying yellow flowers; its wood is very useful for building purposes. MYRA | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Rock Tombs of Myra with Theater in the foreground. Photo by FerrellJenkins.
BIETAK-T | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Prof. Dr. Manfred Bietak.BABYLON_4898_02T
Drawing of Ancient Babylon from 1,000 Bible Images. FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS About Ferrell Jenkins. Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in theBiblical
GIBEAH OF SAUL
Gibeah of Saul in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. Made with BibleMapper 5. Gibeah was located about three miles north of Jerusalem on a main road leading north at an elevation of more than 2700 feet, about 300 feet higher than Jerusalem. It was a city of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16) and is presently called Tal al-Ful (hill of THE WATER SYSTEM AT MEGIDDO The water system at Megiddo. Ancient people built their villages and towns near water sources. If there was not a spring at the base of the hill where they settled they would need to dig a well, a shaft, or a tunnel to reach the water source. Many visitors to Israel have made their way through the water system at Megiddo.PHOTO PERMISSION
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Indexes (Indices) From time to time after completing a series of posts along the same topic I prepare an Index of the posts to make it easier for someone to locate the individual articles. Hopefully there will be others in the months to come. Many topics are easy to locate by typing a word or two in the Search box. FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE Saint Peter’s fish is a popular meal at restaurants around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The next photo, also early in the morning, shows the catch of Biny, a much larger fish than the Musht. The Biny reaches a weight of 6 or 7 kilo (13-15 pounds). ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” Athens — a “city full of idols”. While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed “the city full of idols” (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than thoseon the Acropolis.
FIELDS WHITE FOR HARVEST Wheat harvesting begins six weeks later in late May or early June. In May the fields would be white unto harvest. This helps to date the episode in John 4 to December or January, depending on whether the crop was barley or wheat. When Jesus said the fields were white for harvest He was speaking of a spiritual harvest. THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS About Ferrell Jenkins. Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in theBiblical
GIBEAH OF SAUL
Gibeah of Saul in the territory of the tribe of Benjamin. Made with BibleMapper 5. Gibeah was located about three miles north of Jerusalem on a main road leading north at an elevation of more than 2700 feet, about 300 feet higher than Jerusalem. It was a city of the tribe of Benjamin (1 Samuel 14:16) and is presently called Tal al-Ful (hill of THE WATER SYSTEM AT MEGIDDO The water system at Megiddo. Ancient people built their villages and towns near water sources. If there was not a spring at the base of the hill where they settled they would need to dig a well, a shaft, or a tunnel to reach the water source. Many visitors to Israel have made their way through the water system at Megiddo.PHOTO PERMISSION
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Indexes (Indices) From time to time after completing a series of posts along the same topic I prepare an Index of the posts to make it easier for someone to locate the individual articles. Hopefully there will be others in the months to come. Many topics are easy to locate by typing a word or two in the Search box. FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE Saint Peter’s fish is a popular meal at restaurants around the Sea of Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The next photo, also early in the morning, shows the catch of Biny, a much larger fish than the Musht. The Biny reaches a weight of 6 or 7 kilo (13-15 pounds). ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” Athens — a “city full of idols”. While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed “the city full of idols” (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than thoseon the Acropolis.
FIELDS WHITE FOR HARVEST Wheat harvesting begins six weeks later in late May or early June. In May the fields would be white unto harvest. This helps to date the episode in John 4 to December or January, depending on whether the crop was barley or wheat. When Jesus said the fields were white for harvest He was speaking of a spiritual harvest. THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not MAY | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG The city of Sardis is located on the banks of the Pactolus river in the Hermus Valley remained important for many centuries. The river may not look very impressive when compared to the Euphrates, the Thames or the Mississippi but its importance lies in the fact that it was pannedfor gold.
MARCH | 2021 | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Alexander was born in County Antrim, Ireland, about a mile from Shane’s Castle, September 12, 1788. He died at Bethany, West Virginia in 1866. Thomas sent word for the family to join him in America. They sailed on the Hibernia through Lough Foyle PROBLEMS FACED BY THE SEVEN CHURCHES The city of Sardis is located on the banks of the Pactolus river in the Hermus Valley remained important for many centuries. The river may not look very impressive when compared to the Euphrates, the Thames or the Mississippi but its importance lies in the fact that it was panned for gold. The Lydians lived WHY DID ABRAHAM GO TO HEBRON? From time to time I have cited The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament because it provides succinct comments related to the cultural background of biblical events.. The city of Hebron is located in the Judean hill country (c. 3,300 feet above sea level) approximately nineteen miles southeast of Jerusalem and twenty-three miles east of Beersheba. FIELDS WHITE FOR HARVEST Wheat harvesting begins six weeks later in late May or early June. In May the fields would be white unto harvest. This helps to date the episode in John 4 to December or January, depending on whether the crop was barley or wheat. When Jesus said the fields were white for harvest He was speaking of a spiritual harvest. JESUS WITHDREW TO EPHRAIM The raising of Lazarus of Bethany brought much attention to Jesus and His ministry (John 11). According to John's account, beginning in verse 45, many who saw the sign believed on Him. This caused the chief priests and Pharisees to convene a council. They were concerned about what the Romans might do if Jesus continued ACTS 8 — AN ETHIOPIAN By checking numerous reliable sources, it becomes obvious that the terms Ethiopia in Acts 8 describes the ancient kingdom of Meroë. It was also known as Cush and Nubia in ancient times. The ETHIOPIA referred to here is not the modern country of the same name but the ancient kingdom of Meroë, which lay along the upper Nile S of Aswan to Khartoum in the Sudan. ISTANBUL_SERPENTINE_COLUMN_10T Serpentine Column in Istanbul. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. BIETAK-T | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Prof. Dr. Manfred Bietak. STATUES FROM THE MAUSOLEUM OF MAUSSOLLOS Statues from the Mausoleum of Maussollos – Marble, About 350 B.C. Published December 9, 2012 at 500 × 800 in Turkey wants British Museum to return sculptures from the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Next →. Statue of Mausolus in British Museum. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. Displayed in British Museum. Bookmark the permalink . FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG The city of Sardis is located on the banks of the Pactolus river in the Hermus Valley remained important for many centuries. The river may not look very impressive when compared to the Euphrates, the Thames or the Mississippi but its importance lies in the fact that it was pannedfor gold.
ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in the Biblical Studies departmentGIBEAH OF SAUL
It is not uncommon in the Palestinian territory for houses to be built along the slopes of a tell if not the top. See this next picture as an example of the encroachment. Israel's first king was a man of the tribe of Benjamin named Saul. The Bible records that he was fromGibeah (1
THE WATER SYSTEM AT MEGIDDO The aerial photo below shows the portion of the tel where the water system is located. You can see the opening of the shaft, and you can see there the tour buses are parked awaiting the tourists who have visited the tel and walked through the tunnel.PHOTO PERMISSION
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ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed "the city full of idols" (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than those on the Acropolis. The word acropolis means the “high point of the city.” The name FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE In 1993 Mendel Nun published an article in Biblical Archaeology Review entitled “Cast Your Net Upon the Waters: Fish and Fishermen in Jesus’ Time.” Nun, now deceased, explains the meaning of his name: For more than 50 years, I have lived at Kibbutz Ein Gev on the shore of the Kinileret , the Sea of Galilee. FIELDS WHITE FOR HARVEST Many biblical accounts contain information not easily understood without some knowledge of the history and culture of the time. Such is true in the account of Jesus traveling through Samaria in John 4. You probably recall that He met the woman of Samaria when she came to the well to draw water. While His disciples WHY WERE SHEPHERDS DETESTABLE TO EGYPTIANS? A readers asks about Joseph’s instruction to his family when they moved to the land of Goshen in Egypt. “When Pharaoh calls you and says, ‘What is your occupation?’ you shall say, ‘Your servants have been keepers of livestock from our youth even until now, both we and our fathers,’ that you may live in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is loathsome to the Egyptians FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG The city of Sardis is located on the banks of the Pactolus river in the Hermus Valley remained important for many centuries. The river may not look very impressive when compared to the Euphrates, the Thames or the Mississippi but its importance lies in the fact that it was pannedfor gold.
ABOUT FERRELL JENKINS Ferrell Jenkins has been conducting tours to the Bible Lands since 1967. He has visited most areas of the Middle East associated with the Bible. This includes Israel and the West Bank, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Greece, several Greek islands, Italy, and Cyprus. For 25 years Ferrell taught in the Biblical Studies departmentGIBEAH OF SAUL
It is not uncommon in the Palestinian territory for houses to be built along the slopes of a tell if not the top. See this next picture as an example of the encroachment. Israel's first king was a man of the tribe of Benjamin named Saul. The Bible records that he was fromGibeah (1
THE WATER SYSTEM AT MEGIDDO The aerial photo below shows the portion of the tel where the water system is located. You can see the opening of the shaft, and you can see there the tour buses are parked awaiting the tourists who have visited the tel and walked through the tunnel.PHOTO PERMISSION
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ATHENS — A “CITY FULL OF IDOLS” While the Apostle Paul waited for his companions to come from Macedonia his spirit was provoked or upset because he observed "the city full of idols" (Acts 17:16). There were many idols in Athens, but none more impressive than those on the Acropolis. The word acropolis means the “high point of the city.” The name FISH OF THE SEA OF GALILEE In 1993 Mendel Nun published an article in Biblical Archaeology Review entitled “Cast Your Net Upon the Waters: Fish and Fishermen in Jesus’ Time.” Nun, now deceased, explains the meaning of his name: For more than 50 years, I have lived at Kibbutz Ein Gev on the shore of the Kinileret , the Sea of Galilee. FIELDS WHITE FOR HARVEST Many biblical accounts contain information not easily understood without some knowledge of the history and culture of the time. Such is true in the account of Jesus traveling through Samaria in John 4. You probably recall that He met the woman of Samaria when she came to the well to draw water. While His disciples WHY WERE SHEPHERDS DETESTABLE TO EGYPTIANS? A readers asks about Joseph’s instruction to his family when they moved to the land of Goshen in Egypt. “When Pharaoh calls you and says, ‘What is your occupation?’ you shall say, ‘Your servants have been keepers of livestock from our youth even until now, both we and our fathers,’ that you may live in the land of Goshen; for every shepherd is loathsome to the Egyptians FIELDS WHITE FOR HARVEST Many biblical accounts contain information not easily understood without some knowledge of the history and culture of the time. Such is true in the account of Jesus traveling through Samaria in John 4. You probably recall that He met the woman of Samaria when she came to the well to draw water. While His disciples ACTS 8 — AN ETHIOPIAN By checking numerous reliable sources, it becomes obvious that the terms Ethiopia in Acts 8 describes the ancient kingdom of Meroë. It was also known as Cush and Nubia in ancient times. The ETHIOPIA referred to here is not the modern country of the same name but the ancient kingdom of Meroë, which lay along the upper Nile S of Aswan to Khartoum in the Sudan. THEY REMOVED THE ROOF ABOVE JESUS The following paragraph by M. J. Selman in the New Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed., provides a good summary about houses in Bible times. Many houses had two storeys, though, since no building in ancient Israel has yet been preserved with a complete roofed ground floor or ceiling, the original height of a building is not SINUHE_BRITISHMUSEUM-T Final stanza of the Story of Sinuhe in the British Museum. Photo byFerrell Jenkins.
MYRA | FERRELL'S TRAVEL BLOG Rock Tombs of Myra with Theater in the foreground. Photo by FerrellJenkins.
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FERRELL’S FAVORITE FOTO # 36 – EGYPTIAN BRICK MAKING Posted on March 12, 2020| 2 comments
Normally I make multiple photos of any scene when possible, especially if there is a good chance I will not get a second opportunity. Our photo today is literally one of a kind. It is from the tomb of Rekhmire in the Valley of the Nobles in Egypt. While my group visited the Valley of the Kings our guide arranged transportation for me to visit this unique tomb which shows the process of brick-making inancient Egypt.
A guard at the tomb allowed me to enter and make ONE photo. I gave him a tip of $5.00. I asked to make another photo, but he showed no interest in a second payment. This is my only photo and I was pleasedwith it.
Brick-making scene in the tomb of Rekhmire, Valley of the Nobles inlower Egypt..
In preparation for my tour I had enjoyed studying the Fall 2004 issue of _Bible and Spade_ (Vol. 17 No. 4). Gary A. Byers wrote an article titled “The Bible According to Karnak.” I had become acquainted with Gary at the annual Near East Archaeological Society meetings and appreciated his work. Notice this paragraph which includes a mentionof the scene above.
> Also on the Nile’s west bank were the tombs of the nobles. Not > being royally. they could not be buried within the Valley of Kings, > the resting place of the Pharaohs they served. Within these tombs > are colorful paintings of significant events in their lives. From > Mena’s tomb (ca. 1385 RC) was a grain harvest scene that helps us > imagine the seven years of plenty from Joseph’s time (Gn > 41:47-49). The Tomb of Userhat (ca. 1280 BC) shows barbers cutting > hair, also reminiscent of the Joseph story (Gn 4 1:14). FROM THE > TOMB OF THE VIZIER REKHMIRE (CA. 1470- 1445 BC) IS A BRICKMAKING AND > BUILDING SCENE DEPICTING ASIATICS FROM THE ACTUAL PERIOD OF THE > ISRAELITES BONDAGE (Ex 1:11 – 14; 5:7- 19). We are not saying that these are Israelites, but that they are Asiatics from the same period that, according to the Bible, made brick and did other slave labor in Egypt. These additional photos show more examples of brick making in Egypt. Model of brick making in ancient Egypt now displayed in the British Museum. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The text mentioned in Byers’ article says, > 11 Therefore they set taskmasters over them to afflict them with > heavy burdens. They built for Pharaoh store cities, Pithom and> Raamses.
> 12 But the more they were oppressed, the more they multiplied and > the more they spread abroad. And the Egyptians were in dread of the > people of Israel. > 13 So they ruthlessly made the people of Israel work as slaves > 14 and made their lives bitter with hard service, in mortar and > brick, and in all kinds of work in the field. In all their work they > ruthlessly made them work as slaves. (Exodus 1:11-14 ESV) Exodus 5:7-19 specifically says that the Israelites were using straw to make brick. Our photo below, also from the British Museum, shows a brick with straw in it. This brick from ancient Egypt was made with straw. Displayed in the British Museum. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The_ Bible and Spade_ article may be located online here.
There you will find a drawing showing the brick making scene as well as other types of labor. _Bible and Spade_ is published four times a year by Associates forBiblical Research .
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FERRELL’S FAVORITE FOTO # 35 – ROMAN MILESTONE Posted on March 6, 2020| Leave a comment
In the _IVP Bible Background Commentary_ Craig Keener says, > Roman soldiers had the legal right to impress the labor, work animal > or substance of local residents (cf. Mk 15:21). Although impressment > may not have happened often in Galilee, it happened elsewhere, and > the fact that it could happen would be enough to raise the eyebrows > of Jesus’ hearers at this example of nonresistance and even loving > service to the oppressor. (Keener, Craig S. The IVP Bible Background > Commentary: New Testament. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press,> 1993. Print.)
Though the milestone pictured below has been moved to the current location at Bethany Beyond (or across) the Jordan (in Jordan, John 1:28), it provided a beautiful setting. Our picture looks west to the Jordan Valley. The various buildings you see in the left part of the photo are mostly church buildings on the Jordanian side of the Jordan River. On the other side we see the eastern slopes of the Judean Wilderness. Jericho is in that general vicinity. Roman period milestone at Bethany Beyond the Jordan. Photo by FerrellJenkins.
In the sermon recorded in Matthew 5-7 Jesus taught His disciples about the attitude they should have toward the Roman authorities. > And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. > (Matthew 5:41 ESV) New Testament writers gave distances in their descriptions of travel from one city to another. Luke says that Emmaus was about seven miles from Jerusalem (Luke 24:13). John says that Bethany was about two miles from Jerusalem (John 11:18). Milestones were common in Roman times and numerous ones have been found throughout the land of Israel. Most of them have now been moved to some of the small museums found throughout the land. The same is true of some in Jordan. Most of the Roman roads for which we have remnants were built in the second half of the first century A.D. and in the second century. Certainly in many cases it is reasonable to think that these roads were built over dirt paths that already existed. For documentation about the Roman Road System in Galilee see James F. Strange, “The Galilean Road System,” _in Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods_, vol. 1, Life, Culture, and Society (ed. David A. Fiensy and James Riley Strange; Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2014), 263-71 . Maps of the major and minor roads of Galilee are found in the front of the same volume. David Graves has imposed known Roman roads in the vicinity of Bethany Beyond the Jordan on a Google Earth map here.
See one of our earlier post about Roman Roads and Milestones here.
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Tagged Ministry of Christ MEGIDDO, HAR MAGEDDON, ARMAGEDDON? Posted on February 27, 2020| Leave a comment
This morning’s Twitter feed brought a notice from Prof. Carl Rasmussen about a review of Eric Cline’s most recent book, _Digging up Archaeology: The Search for the Lost City of Solomon_ by Andrew Robinson in _Nature_.
This is an interesting review about an important city in biblical history. I, too, think you will find it helpful, and you might decide you want to read Cline’s book. It is available at Amazon in printand Kindle format.
Here is one of my aerial photographs of Megiddo with a view of the Jezreel Valley and the hills of lower Galilee to the north. Perhaps you can use it in some of your teaching. View north of Tel Megiddo, the Jezreel Valley, and lower Galilee. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. We have several posts about Megiddo which you may locate by using the Search box. Perhaps the most general one which includes labeled panoramas of the Jezreel Valley may be found here.
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FERRELL’S FAVORITE FOTO # 34 – “I WILL MAKE YOUR ENEMIES YOURFOOTSTOOL”
Posted on February 24, 2020| Leave a comment
A monarch with his foot on the neck of a subdued enemy is a common motif in the ancient near east. An illustration such as this helps us visualize certain Biblical texts. Here I wish to use an illustration from the Roman world shortly after New Testament times. In the statue below we see the Emperor Hadrian (A.D. 117-138) with his foot on the neck of a subdued enemy. The Roman Emperor Hadrian with his foot on an enemy. Istanbul Archaeological Museum. Photo: ferrelljenkins.blog. This statue is displayed in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. It is made of marble and is said to have come from Hierapitna, Crete. The photo below is a closeup of the captive with the Emperor’s footon his neck.
The Roman Emperor Hadrian has his foot on the back of an enemy that has been subdued. Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Photo: ferrelljenkins.blog. In the New Testament, Peter quotes Psalm 110:1 to show that Jesus is now seated on the throne of David at the right hand of God (Acts2:35).
The apostle Paul understood this. He said of Jesus, > For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. > (1 Corinthians 15:25 ESV) The last enemy is death (1 Corinthians 15:26). The illustrations here and in other posts are suitable for use in PowerPoint presentations for sermons and Bible classes. We only ask that you leave our credit line intact so others will know how to reachour material.
For examples from the Old Testament see here.
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THE SIX WATER JUGS AT CANA OF GALILEE Posted on February 21, 2020| 2 comments
A friend recently sent me a small photo and a few questions about the water jugs at Cana of Galilee (John 2). > Attached is a photo of a reproduction of what I suppose is a wine > jug. It is about 30” tall and 20” handle tip to tip. I bought it > a couple of months ago at an estate sale. The seller told us tongue > in cheek that it may be the very one from which Jesus turned water > into wine. I told him that, in spite of how old I might look and the > fact that I had not attended the wedding, I could assure him it was > NOT the same one! Is this like the jugs that held water at Cana of Galilee? “My questions for you, Ferrell, are… * Is this a similar appearance and size of those of the FirstCentury?
* Is this type of jug sold in Israel as a souvenir? * I paid $30 for the jug and, of course, had no shipping. Did I get a bargain? I’m going to use it as a feature in my garden.” The Gospel text says, > Now there were six stone water jars there for the Jewish rites of > purification, each holding twenty or thirty gallons. (John 2:6 ESV) The fact that the text says each jug would hold between twenty and thirty gallons indicate a larger jar than the one my friend bought. I have visited many museums, large and small, in Israel, as well as numerous antiquities shops, and do not recall seeing a jug like theone she bought.
Fortunately some of the jugs of the type mentioned in John 2 have been found in Jerusalem, Qumran, and other places. Notice the photo below from the Israel Museum. These are the jugs found in what we now call the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem. Replicas are displayed in the Wohl Archaeological Museum at the place called the Herodian Mansion wherethey were found.
These stone jars, along with stone tables, now displayed in the Israel Museum come from the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem from the Herodian Period. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. A replica of one of these jars is displayed in the Hecht Museum at the University of Haifa. The sign explains the purpose of the jars and theway they were made.
This sign explains the type of jars we are showing here. Hecht Museum. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The Hecht Museum is a great teaching museum. In the model house shown below you will see several of the stone jars used for the water of purification. This model reminds me a bit of the Burnt House in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem. Model house from first century displayed at Hecht Museum, University of Haifa, Israel. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The third question should have been asked prior to purchase. I have dealt with this question many times during my tours. Individuals come to me and say, “He is asking $___ for this item. Is that a good price?” I learned to say to tour members _prior_ to visiting the first few shops that I will not be able to answer that question in the shop. If they purchased and then asked me if they got a good deal here is how I answered. If you_ like it_ and _can afford it_ and are _happy with it_ you got a good deal. One other point should be made. The type of jar used for shipping and storing wine is known as an amphora. Imported jars such as this were also excavated in the Jewish Quarter. An amphora from the Hellenistic period displayed at the Hecht Museum, University of Haifa ,Israel. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. The pointed bottoms were placed in sand to hold them erect for filling and transportation. Many pictures and drawings of amphora can be foundhere .
ADDENDUM: Leon Mauldin sent the photo below showing the author standing beside the model and a replica of one ofthe water jars.
Ferrell Jenkins standing beside the model and one of the water jar replicas. Photo by Leon Mauldin.2 Comments
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AGREEMENT OF BOOK AND LAND: HAVE YOU HEARD OF THE ATAD TREE? Posted on February 12, 2020| 3 comments
At Neot Kedumim most of the trees are identified by name and often with references to biblical events. I enjoyed seeing the Atad tree. The sign at the base of the tree explains an important biblical event which names the atad tree. This sign explains the biblical reference to the atad tree in the parable of Jotham in Judges 9. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. For ease of reading here is the first paragraph of the sign. Some of the spellings have been changed to make the information more easily understood by English readers. > A parable told by Jotham after the death of his father, Judge > Gideon, criticizing his brother Abimelech’s rise to power after > the latter brutally murdered all 70 of his other brothers “UPON > ONE STONE” (Judges 9:5). The parable tells of the trees seeking to > anoint a king. They ask the olive, fig, and grapevine who each > refuse, wishing only to continue to bear their fruit. Eventually the > Ziziphus spina-christi (atad), frequently – and misleadingly – > mistranslated as a bramble, agrees to assume the role with > devastating consequences: “LET FIRE COME FORTH FROM THE ATAD”> (Judges 9:15).
The Hebrew text uses the term _atad_ for the plant. Common English translations include _bramble_, _thronbush_, and _thorn bush_. Some writers think of the atad as a tree, such as the one you see here. The Atad tree at Neot Kedumim. Photo by Ferrell Jenkins. For other references to the _Ziziphus spina-christi_ see our photos and information hereand here
(note the last photo in that post). The next photo shows some of the worthless fruit on the atad tree at Neot Kedumim. In contrast the fruit of the olive, the fig and the grape vine was very useful. The fruit of the Atad tree of Joshua 9:14-15. Photo by Ferrell Jenkinsat Neot Kedumim.
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TODD BOLEN TELLS THE BACKSTORY OF BIBLEPLACES PHOTOS Posted on January 27, 2020| 3 comments
This morning I was pleased to receive the _BiblePlaces Newsletter_ (Vol 19, #1). In it Todd Bolen reminds us that “TWENTY YEARS AGO this month, BiblePlaces.com was born.” He provides us with a brief history of the development of his Photo Collections. The Pictorial Library of Bible Lands – 18 volumes. If you have ever used the images in_ The Pictorial Library of Bible Lands_ (now 18 volumes), _The Photo Companion to the Bible_, or one of the other resources developed under Bolen’s leadership, you know how valuable the material can be in teaching the Bible. Bolen observes that he bought one of the set of 100 slides that used to be hawked by the guides on tours of Israel. My experience was much the same. Indeed, even if the photos were good but the quality of the duplication was not good. I trust I have said enough to prompt you to read the current _BiblePlaces Newletter_ here.
No free lunch, but a Free Powerpoint Presentation of _GALILEE: THEN AND NOW_ is available (link at bottom of the _Newsletter_). Better than a lunch, I would say. I have traveled to Israel for the past 53 years and am aware of the numerous changes that have taken place in that time. In this slide presentation you will see changes back further with photos from the _Historic Views of the Holy Land_. Thank you Todd Bolen for this wonderful service you have provided to all teachers and preachers of the Bible.3 Comments
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