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Israel Study Tour with Dr. Tim Keiper and Pastor Paul Petersen
June 18-29, 2016
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The highest point in Israel
Golan Heights- We traveled north into the Golan Heights to an area where the Zealots were attacked by the Romans. This area is known as the “Camel Back” or “Gomla”. We walked among the ruins of one of the oldest first century synagogues where Jesus may have visited.
We drove near the Israel Syria border where we could view Mt. Hermon which is the highest point in Israel. We saw United Nations buildings below in the valley. It was very moving as we said the Shema together and prayed for peace to come about in this area.
Golan Heights
The Golan Heights belonged to the country of Syria until 1967. During the Six Day War, Israel took this high ground overlooking the Huleh Basin and Sea of Galilee. Today evidence of Syrian habitation, including military bases and mosques lie in ruins throughout the area. The region is now populated by Druze (who there before the war) and Israelis who have moved in since the war. Syria insists on the return of the Golan Heights as part of any peace agreement.
Cesarea Philipi- We traveled on to this area and walked about the ruins of “The temple of Pan”. Pan was a Greek fertility god. Cesarea Phillipi is where Jesus brought his disciples prior to Passover week and his crucifixion in Jerusalem. This was also known as. the “gates of hell” to the Jews and the ”Rock of the gods” to the Romans.
Banias Falls- We hiked along a beautiful area of the Banias springs to the falls which was a sight of refreshment for weary hikers.
Written by Lori Isaak
Caesarea Philippi
This abundant water supply has made the area very fertile and attractive for religious worship. Numerous temples were built at this city in the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
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