A biblical guide to all the Christian holy sites in the Negev and Southern Israel. Each biblical site in the book provides information on the location, historical background, places of interest, Bible verses, Bible teaching, faith lesson, and a place for journaling and note-taking.

The Holy Land is much more than places and historical artifacts; it’s an experience . . .  an experience that is spiritual in nature for those with eyes to see. This book is designed to give you eyes to see what most people don't. It uncovers the riches and treasures of the Holy Land, so you can experience and be transformed by it. At each biblical site, this book will provide you with information about the location, historical background, places of interest, Bible verses, Bible teaching, a faith lesson, and a place for journaling and note-taking. This book will bring the Holy Land to life as you understand more fully the biblical context in which it took place.

Acknowledgments    1
Israel: Land of the Bible    2
Negev: Southern Israel Biblica Sites    4
Tel Arad    5
Tel Beersheba    13
Bethlehem Overview    19
Bethlehem: Church of the Nativity    25
Bethlehem: Herodian Fortress    32
Bethlehem: Shepherds’ Field    39
Beth-Shemesh    45
En Gedi    52
Exodus, Red Sea, and Mount Sinai    56
Hebron    68
Inn of the Good Samaritan    74
Jericho    80
Jordan River Overview    88
Jordan River: Baptismal Site of Jesus    94
Jordan River: Crossing into the Promised Land    101
Judean Wilderness    108
Kadesh Barnea    114
Lachish    122
Masada    130
Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls    137
Sodom and Gomorrah    144
St. George’s Monastery    153
Timna Park: Tabernacle Replica    159
Valley of Elah    167
Other Sites of Interest in Southern Israel    174
Timeline of Israel    183
Maps of Israel    189
Twelve Tribes of Israel    190
Divided Kingdom    191
Regions of Israel    192
Israel Today    193
Travel Orientation    194
Understanding the Holy Sites in Israel    195
How to Get the Most Out of Your Holy Land Trip    198
Understanding Group Travel Dynamics    200
Travel Tips for Israel    202
Packing List    203