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The ancient sites of Tel Dan, Hazor, Megiddo, Bethsaida and Bet-Shean are important as archaeological sites. They demonstrate the ancient settlement patterns in the land that the Israelites ultimately regarded as their own, given to them by their god. These … Continue reading →

I’ve decided to share some of my reflections that I put into my major assignment! I’ve tried to bring together some of my reflections on the tour using the vehicle of the Psalms. It is the duty of Christians to … Continue reading →

The study tour, which was part of my Masters in Theology degree, had three assignments as part of the requirements. This week I finished them, and now have some free weekends before the next semester begins. In July I will … Continue reading →

The trip became very busy after leaving Jerusalem, and internet access was intermittent, so I’ve not offered any posts since. I’ll try and rectify that as I sort through the itinerary and my photos. Today is the 19th of January, … Continue reading →

Well, my good friend St Anthony delivered again – my camera is found. All is white and snowy here this morning, and a bit chilly too! Looks beautiful, but very slippery. But this magnificent shot was taken by Florence Julian … Continue reading →

Yesterday we visited the Church of St Anne, who was reputedly the mother of Mary (mother of Jesus). This church is in Jerusalem, in the old city. It’s a really lovely Church. I lit a candle for Mum and another … Continue reading →

Our task (Dean, Ash, Susan and Judith) was to initiate a conversation that probes the special place of any one (1) Christian community in Jerusalem. Your conversation and/or questions should address that group’s origins, history and relationships with other Christian, … Continue reading →

Our exploration of the Old City of Jerusalem was quite an eye-opener! To see and experience the diversity of ethnicity, religion, and architecture was excellent. After our orientation walking the walls of the city we were able to explore each … Continue reading →

On New Year’s Eve the tour group headed for the Amman Museum, a recently constructed museum housing artefacts from various periods in the history of Jordan and the region of the Near East, including some pieces from Petra. The drive … Continue reading →