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Evidence of our Biblical Patriarchs in Egypt
Discover historical evidence of our Biblical patriarchs on our Egyptian Bible study tours by exploring mysterious ancient tombs and studying scripture! Just North of El Amarna and 160 miles south of Cairo we include a visit Beni Hasan and the tomb of Khunum-hotep. Of Biblical significance, there is a picture of a caravan of 37 Asiatic’s arriving in Egypt to…
Bible Study Tour of Egypt – Highlighting Luxor
Besides the Valley of the Kings and Queens there is a substantial amount of Biblical documentation dating back to Joshua’s time. Pharoah Merneptah is highlighted on our tour. Joshua 15:9 “Then the border went around from the top of the hill to the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and extended to the cities of Mount Ephron. And the border…
Biblical Creation Sites in Ethiopia
As we journey through Ethiopia, we’re blessed with numerous beautiful Christian sites. For example, located an hour or so South of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is an archeological site called Melka Kunture. It is an archeological site which is a huge accumulation of all types of animal and human bones in one small area. The local tribes claim (oral tradition as…
Biblical Artifacts on our Europe Study Tour
Our Bible study tour of Europe includes a visit to Paris’ Louvre. While here we will be able to see the wall coverings of multicolored tiles from the palace of Darius I from Persia. The banquet that was attended by Queen Esther was likely this palace during the reign of Xerxes. We will also see numerous inscriptions of Darius on…
Israelite Exodus from Egypt Along the Nile Delta
Our Egypt Bible tours include the main sights along the Nile Delta where the Israelites lived for many years and from where the Exodus most likely began. Most Christian Biblical tours of Egypt do not include the main sights in the Nile Delta where the Israelites lived for many years and from where the Exodus most likely began. First, the…
Visit the House of Israel in Ethiopia before Aliyah is completed
Still today, Beta Israel (Ethiopian Jews) religious practices and their original texts are from First Temple pre-622BC, not Second Temple. Consequently, their assimilation into modern day Judaism in Israel since the air lifts has seriously compromised their heritage and identity. This is documented by Dr. Bernard Leeman – lending credence for the Sheba-Menelik Cycle Torah of ancient Ethiopia. This Torah…
Recently Opened Joseph’s Museum in Egypt
South of Cairo lies the area of Saqqara. It is here in this area Imhotep (Joseph) became so prominent. In honor of Joseph the Imhotep Museum was opened in 2006. Joseph is credited with designing and building the first pyramid in Egypt for King Zoser (Djoser) called the Step Pyramid. It is here near the Step Pyramid where the Egyptians…
Christian tour of East Africa with surprises of its strong Judaic roots
In Ethiopian Bible tours we’ve learned so much more about the Judaic customs of the Christian Orthodox brothers and sisters in Ethiopia. We learned that the priesthood of Aksum (Axum) believes it is the inheritor of the Hebrew Aaronite priesthood and the Beta Israel priests believe they themselves are Aaron’s descendants. We did some research to see how this could…
Biblical Texts and Judaic Altars can be Seen in Ethiopia
When we travel to Ethiopia, we visit various churches (some dating back to 460 AD) to see Biblical Texts and Judaic Altars. Each church has its own hand-scribed Bible and the oldest churches and monasteries keep their ancient Bible’s and texts under lock and key. Even today, there are scribes that know the Bible verse by verse and hand scribe…
Ethiopia Judaic background intertwined with Christianity
Today all Ethiopian churches have many similarities to Judaism. Scholars also now agree that Beta Israel or the Ethiopian Jews practiced First Temple Judaism. They had not been introduced to the Talmud, etc. We visit the communities of Beta Israel and continue to learn of more discoveries surrounding their rich cultural heritage. This is why the Old Testament practices are…