__"A masterful guide to the lands of the Bible."__ --__Paul H. Wright__, president, Jerusalem University College, Israel  
  
Many Christians hope to tour the Holy Land in their lifetime. But planning a meaningful trip in a place so filled with significant sites is difficult. The Holy Land for Christian Travelers puts a biblical scholar and experienced Holy Land guide at your side to ensure that you not only find the sites you want to visit but also understand their biblical significance. This guide will help you enjoy your trip with the confidence that you are avoiding common mistakes and investing your time and resources well. Each entry provides key Scripture references for reflection and encourages communion with God and a genuine spiritual experience as you learn about the land and walk in the footsteps of Jesus.  
  
  
"I won't travel to Israel again without this book."--__J. Carl Laney__, professor of biblical literature, Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon   
  
"The maps, artistic reconstructions, site explanations, and time lines help make this guide the best one on the market."--__Michael A. Grisanti__, professor of Old Testament and director of the TMS Israel Studies program, The Master's Seminary  
  
"Over time, this guide will become your dog-eared, marked-up, and duct-taped traveling partner."--__Jim Halbert__, lead pastor, Crossroads Community Church, Nampa, Idaho  
  
  
__John A. Beck__ has taught courses in Hebrew and Old Testament for more than twenty-five years, many of those years teaching field studies in Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. Beck spends most of his year writing and is a permanent adjunct faculty member at Jerusalem University College in Israel. His articles have appeared in numerous academic journals and books. His books include The Land of Milk and Honey, A Visual Guide to Bible Events, A Visual Guide to Gospel Events, The Baker Illustrated Guide to Everyday Life in Bible Times, and The Baker Book of Bible Maps, Charts, and Time Lines.

__John A. Beck__ (PhD, Trinity International University) has taught courses in Hebrew and Old Testament for more than twenty-five years, many of those years teaching field studies in Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. Beck spends most of his year writing and is a permanent adjunct faculty member at Jerusalem University College in Israel. His books include The Land of Milk and Honey, A Visual Guide to Bible Events, The Baker Book of Bible Maps, Charts, and Time Lines, and The Holy Land for Christian Travelers. Learn more at JohnABeckAuthor.com.

A trip to the Holy Land is on the bucket list of many Christians. But planning a meaningful trip in a place so filled with significant sites is an imposing task. Most travel guides are not prepared to link the Bible and land in an accurate and meaningful way because they are written for people of all faiths. So how can a Christian traveler prepare a trip that will illuminate God's Word and reveal the Lord's presence?   
  
In The Holy Land for Christian Travelers, John A. Beck provides a guide to the Holy Land for Christians with explanations of the biblical significance of important sites. The entries provide key Scripture references for reflection and a guide to the land that will encourage communion with God and a genuine spiritual experience for travelers as they walk in the footsteps of Jesus. A trip to the Holy Land can be a worship-filled, once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey. This book puts a biblical scholar and experienced Holy Land guide at the reader's side.

Biblical scholar and guide with over twenty years of experience helps readers connect what they've read in the Bible to their Holy Land tour as they visit sacred places, see biblical sites, and walk in the footsteps of Jesus.

Beck, John A.

Cover

Modern Day Map of the Holy Land

Modern-Day Map of Jerusalem

Title Page

Copyright Page

Endorsements

Dedication

Symbol Key

Introduction

A Brief History of the Land

The Geography and Climate of the Promised Land

Itineraries

Things Travelers Need to Know

1. Jerusalem

2. Jerusalem and Beyond

3. Coastal Plain

4. Central Mountains South

5. Central Mountains Center

6. Central Mountains North

Maps

Old Testament and New Testament Cities

Road Systems in the Promised Land

Tribal Divisions

The United Kingdom

The Divided Kingdom

Israel in the Time of the New Testament

Galilee in the Time of the New Testament

Bible Time Line

Index of Locations

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\["For Christian travelers seeking a profound Holy Land experience.","Streamlines planning, ensuring meaningful visits to biblical sites.","Deepens spiritual connection, prevents common travel pitfalls."\]

A trusted guide for Christian travelers exploring the Holy Land, offering profound insights and ensuring a spiritually enriching journey.

The Holy Land for Christian Travelers

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