Dig into 25 Old Testament and 25 New Testament stories and discover how the unique setting of each narrative expands your understanding of the Scripture and the land of Israel. Dr. John DeLancey’s extensive personal experiences and in-depth knowledge of the land weaves together fascinating archaeological and geographic facts with inspirational life lessons. The artful blend of academic information and practical application makes this book uniquely valuable for anyone who desires to experience the stories of the Bible on a new level and grow their faith in God. Pull on your hiking shoes and discover Israel and the Bible in a whole new way. “Opening this book you will be amazed at how the streams of archaeological, geographical, historical, topographical and cultural settings draw you into familiar stories that are renewed in a marvelous way.” Randall D. Smith, PhD Director, Christian Travel Study Programs, Inc. “The reader of this book will be able to easily ‘connect the dots’ between the biblical stories and their geographical and archaeological backgrounds. More than that, Dr. John always brings out many spiritual lessons.” Todd Bolen, PhD Professor at The Master’s University Photographer at BiblePlaces.com
I loved these devotions that connect biblical stories and happenings with archaeological sites in the Holy Land. The information about each site added to my understanding of Scripture. I will keep this book as a reference whenever I'm studying biblical narratives.