Description
Book SynopsisIn this innovative guidebook, Julie Baretz takes readers to twenty-one off-the-beaten-path locations in Israel where Bible stories are said to have happened. At each site, she sets the scene by relating the historical context of the event, then follows with the biblical text itself and her own lively commentary.
Trade Review"This is a wonderful resource for anyone who wishes to add a spiritual dimension to travel in Israel."
—Barbara Bibel, Association of Jewish Libraries
"While this guidebook's size and information make it an excellent choice for travel to Israel, it is also a fascinating look at the history of a people when read from cover to cover."
—American Reference Books Annual"For a general understanding of how the land of Israel plays a role in understanding Biblical texts, and why the text of the Bible is inseparably connected to the land, there is no better guide than the book,
The Bible on Location, by actual tour guide Julie Baretz."
—Beth Kissileff,
Wisdom Daily“Julie Baretz’s impressive knowledge of history and Bible combined with her awesome aesthetic perspective and credible imagination transform our travels into what feels like a magic carpet ride.”—Rabbi Norman M. Cohen
“I have had the privilege of having Julie Baretz as our guide in Israel numerous times. She is an expert storyteller, opening up imaginations and making the listener believe he or she is part of the history of each site.”—Pastor Randy Myers
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations
List of Maps
Acknowledgments
Introduction
List of Abbreviations
Time Line
1. Rahab at Jericho2. Joshua in the Valley of Aijalon3. Deborah and Jael at Mount Tabor4. Gideon at En Harod5. Samson at Zorah6. Ruth the Moabitess at Bethlehem7. The Levite and His Concubine at Gibeah8. David and Goliath in the Valley of Elah9. David’s Flight to En Gedi10. King Saul at Mount Gilboa11. Bathsheba in the City of David12. Absalom’s Flight to Geshur13. Absalom’s Rebellion in the Kidron Valley14. Jeroboam in Dan15. Elijah at Mount Carmel16. Naboth’s Vineyard at Jezreel17. Elisha and the Wealthy Woman at Shunem18. Hezekiah Prepares Jerusalem for War19. Zedekiah Flees Jerusalem20. Ezra and Nehemiah Rehabilitate Jerusalem21. Megiddo: The Untold Story
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