From the southern end of the Dead Sea to Masada, to Qumran, to Jericho, and up to Jerusalem — our fifth post about our Northern Seminary DMin cohort’s tour of Israel. We had a great day.
We began at the incredible site of Masada, the fortress atop a mountain on the Dead Sea that was the last holdout of the Jewish rebels against Rome in the Great War of 66-73 AD. Some incredibly rugged terrain. Some intelligent ways of storing water and food.
Each time we’ve been to Masada we’ve seen a man writing/copying the scrolls of the Torah. His script is impeccable.
Then to Qumran, which Kris and I both enjoy more than Masada. Here is a mikveh/immersion pool for purity.
And, of course, a picture of Cave 4.
We love this tour of Israel, and Bill Shiell and Asher (our guide) are guiding us all very well.
Tomorrow a morning in Jerusalem and then to Bethlehem.
Great pics, Scot. Wish I was there! Enjoy some falafel for me.