At Caesarea Philippi, a stunning dialogue took place between Jesus and his disciples.
Mount Hermon
Mount Hermon is Israel’s highest mountain, with its summit sitting at 2814 m (over 9000 ft) above sea level. Snow occupies the summit for much of the year. This snow has long been valued by locals. Nowadays, there is a ski resort on Hermon, and in times past, Hermon’s snow was used to cool food and drinks in nearby villages.
The Valley of Elah: Site of a Famous Showdown
The Valley of Elah, part way between Bethlehem and the Mediterranean Sea, hosted one of history’s most renowned showdowns.
Mount Gerizim
This temple likely rivalled the one in Jerusalem for several hundred years, before Jews destroyed it around 110 BC.
King Solomon’s Gezer Gate
Remains of King Solomon’s gate at Gezer can be seen to this day.
Mount of Beatitudes
According to tradition, this slice of greenery is where Jesus delivered his famed Sermon on the Mount
The View Elijah Would (Not) Have Seen From Mt Carmel
When Elijah was twiddling his thumbs on Mount Carmel – waiting for the Baal prophets to finish their ranting (1 Kings 18:25-26) – perhaps he stood in the vicinity of this photo and absorbed the view.
The Dead Sea
The Dead Sea – an incredibly salty lake south-east of Jerusalem – is the lowest point on Earth.
The Southern Steps of Herod’s Temple
If any site deserves to have a sign saying “Jesus was here”, it is surely the southern steps of Jerusalem’s Temple Mount.
The Town of Gamla (i.e. Camel!)
Located about 10 km (6 miles) northeast of the Sea of Galilee – on a hill that resembles a camel’s hump – Gamla participated in a major Jewish revolt against Roman rule.