Posts Tagged ‘Dead Sea’
Judgment of God in Ancient Israel and Jordan
Sites that demonstrate God’s Judgment, such as the temple of Arad and the ruins of Tall el-Hammam serve as a reminder that God requires whole-hearted worship.
Read MoreDead Sea Holy Experience: Take a Dip
Dramatic Setting for Bible History The Dead Sea was a theatrical backdrop for many events in Bible history. It is where the patriarch Abraham fought a war, where David hid from King Saul, where the prophet Ezekiel had visions, and near where the story of Masada took place. For the Christian tourist, the Dead Sea is an…
Read MoreRevolt Against Rome
Tragic Last Stand at Masada At the edge of the Judean Desert, on a rocky plateau overlooking the Dead Sea, lies the excavated ruin of a royal citadel. It was the last stronghold held by Jewish Zealots who refused to submit to Roman occupation. When they could hold out no longer, Masada became the backdrop…
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