Encountering the Holy Land
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Encountering the Holy Land: A Video Introduction to the History and Geography of the Bible is a unique, on-location visual overview of the lands of the Bible designed for students, Bible study groups, adult learners, travelers to the lands of the Bible, pastors, teachers, and all lovers of the Bible. Viewers will develop a deeper appreciation for the Bible by understanding the land and culture in which it was written.
The first lesson introduces the "playing board" of biblical history, followed by lessons arranged historically that begin with Eden and trace the historical progression of the Old and New Testaments. The video study provides an engaging, accurate, and faithful companion to God's Word--illuminating the text with footage filmed in the Holy Land and Egypt. This set of lessons provides an in-depth visual overview that will help viewers experience the geography and history of Scripture with unprecedented immediacy and clarity.
Throughout Encountering the Holy Land, scholar Carl Rasmussen leads viewers through the Holy Lands to illuminate the geographical and historical context of biblical events. Destined to become a favorite guide to biblical geography for students of the Bible, this accessible set of video lessons will invite you into the world of the Bible as never before.
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 1 - Introduction to the Middle East
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 2 - Patriarchs and the Egyptian Sojourn
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 3 - Exodus and Conquest
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 4 - Settlement in the Land of Canaan
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 5 - Transition to Monarchy: Samuel and Saul
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 6 - The United Monarchy: David and Solomon
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 7 - The Divided Kingdom and Judah Alone
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 8 - Exile and Return
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 9 - Greeks, Hasmoneans, and Roman Rule
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 10 - The Life of Christ
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 11 - Church Expansion and Paul's Journeys
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 12 - The Seven Churches of Revelation
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Encountering the Holy Land - Session 13 - Jerusalem and Historical Geography