Here are just a couple more scenes of what I have been seeing while in Israel. The first scene (top left) is of the Sea of Galilee. It is quite the view. The picture to the right is a shot looking north down Palladius Rd. at the ruins of Beth She'an (Roman Scythopolis). This was one of my favorite places...I spent 4 hours there!
The next picture is of Masada, a fortress of Herod the Great's. This was quite the place...a huge camp on top of a huge plateau works very well for defending against an oncoming enemy force. Hence, this is where the great revolt of AD 66-72 ended. The only way the Romans could breach the fortress was to make a huge ramp leading up to the top (which took 12-18 months to build).
The picture right above is a scene from Ein Gedi, the valley David fled to when he was being pursued by King Saul. It was quite the scene and the hike was worth it!
This last picture is of Jerusalem from the Mt. of Olives. Excepting some significant build-up and all of these tombs, this could very well have been the scene Jesus was beholding as He gave His discourse from this spot in Mt.24, Lk. 21, and Mk.13 (of course the Temple would be in place of the Dome of the Rock!).
4 comments:
What an amazing country Israel is. Your pictures are quite impressive. No wonder (one of several reasons)God chose this place to reveal Himself to the world. Simply Amazing.
I love you and can't wait to see you, Buddy!!!
Babe, these pictures are awesome! You are such a great photographer. I wish I was with you to see these things in person, too.
These pics are breathtaking! I'm sure they don't do it real justice! Hope you are taking lots to show us when you return. Hope you are well....can't wait to see you and hear all about this amazing opportunity! Love you so much!
I can't take too much credit for the picture-taking...Alex Nielsen taught me a thing or too. I love you Alexis and wish you were here as well. I love you mom and dad. Miss you guys.
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