Experience the Holy Land
Witness the Remarkable Heritage of Your Christian Faith
Let the sacred past strengthen your faith as you relive the stories of the Bible in the very places where they took place. Recall both Old and New Testament teachings while exploring Arad, Ein Gedi, the Garden of Gethsemane, Nazareth, and Jerusalem. Wherever you choose to go, the natural and manmade beauty of Israel is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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[toggleitem title=”Is the Dead Sea above or below sea level?”] At 1387 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on Earth, and one of the world’s saltiest bodies of water. With a salinity of 34.2%, it is nearly ten times as salty as the ocean. The Dead Sea is a popular attraction for tourists, pilgrims, and health researchers; the elevation, climate, and mineral composition interact to create a therapeutic environment that has been known to effectively treat a variety of ailments.[/toggleitem][toggleitem title=”Who hid in Ein Gedi?”]
The beautiful oasis of Ein Gedi is mentioned in the Bible as the place where King David hid from King Saul. Today, it is a nature reserve and national park, home to many different species of plants, birds, and animals.[/toggleitem][toggleitem title=”In the days of Abraham, Jerusalem was called?”]
Abraham called Jerusalem, Shalem. The heart of the Holy Land and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jerusalem is one of the oldest cities in the world and is an important pilgrimage destination for followers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Perhaps the most significant site in Jerusalem is Temple Mount, where visitors can see the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock—some of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Tour the underground tunnels of the City of David; the birthplace of Jerusalem and the setting for many well-known Bible stories.
Those who seek a meaningful spiritual experience may wish to walk along the Via Dolorosa, also known as “Way of Sorrows.” This is the path that Jesus is believed to have walked as he carried his cross through Jerusalem towards the site of his crucifixion. Christian pilgrims have been retracing his steps through the Old City for centuries, stopping at the fourteen Stations of the Cross to commemorate the events leading up to Christ’s death. The path ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which houses the last sacred stations where Jesus was crucified and buried.[/toggleitem][toggleitem title=”What two bodies of water does the Jordan River connect?”]The Jordan River connects the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea, with Israel and Palestine to the west, and Jordan to the east. The river carries a great deal of historic and religious importance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike, but Christians, in particular, will recall the Jordan as the place where Jesus came to be baptized by John the Baptist.[/toggleitem][toggleitem title=”Megiddo was named as the site of Armageddon in what book of the Bible?”]This excavated settlement, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was named in the Book of Revelation as the future site of Armageddon, where armies will gather for a battle during the end of days. Among the ancient ruins, you can still see the City Gates and the Ivory Palace, or visit the on-site museum to learn more about the city’s impressive past.[/toggleitem][toggleitem title=”What prophet lived on Mount Carmel?”]For centuries, Mount Carmel has been considered a sacred place. According to the Books of Kings, it was here where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal and called fire from heaven to consume his sacrificial altar. Step into Elijah’s Cave; believed to be Elijah’s home on the mountain, and allegedly the site where he came to pray before confronting Baal’s prophets.[/toggleitem][toggleitem title=”What famous hill lies just outside the Old City walls of Jerusalem?”]Just outside of the Old City walls of Jerusalem lies Mount Zion, where travelers can explore Dormition Abbey, King David’s Tomb, and the Room of the Last Supper. Other places of interest on this hill include the grave of Oskar Schindler, as well as the Chamber of the Holocaust—the predecessor to the Holocaust museum and research institute at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem.[/toggleitem][toggleitem title=”Nazareth”]Nazareth is an essential destination for any pilgrimage, with many religious shrines dedicated to key events in Jesus’s life. Visit the Church of the Annunciation to see the place where the Angel Gabriel first told the Virgin Mary that she was carrying the Son of God, or walk next door to the Church of Saint Joseph which was built on the site of Joseph’s carpentry workshop. While strolling through Nazareth’s Old City, be sure to stop by the colorful stalls of the local market to experience the rich displays of beautiful textiles, sample the spices and flavors of local foods, or purchase finely-crafted artwork and souvenirs.[/toggleitem][toggleitem title=”What other names is the Sea of Galilee known as?”] 
The Sea of Galilee is also known as the Kinneret, Lake of Gennesaret, and Lake Tiberias. It is Israel’s largest freshwater lake. Its beautiful shores served as the backdrop for much of Jesus’s ministries and miracles. According to the gospels, Jesus was walking along these banks when he called out to four fishermen, who immediately dropped their nets and abandoned their boats to become his disciples. The Sea of Galilee is also believed to be where Jesus walked on water, preached the Sermon on the Mount, and fed five thousand people with five loaves and two fish. Don’t miss the “Jesus Boat” at Yigal Allon Museum; an important archeological treasure with significance for Christians as a powerful symbol of Jesus’s life and legacy as a fisher of men.[/toggleitem][/toggle]
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