In this episode, Shelley and Becca explore the significance of understanding the physical context of the Bible, particularly focusing on the land of ancient Israel and its resources. They discuss how the geography, climate, and available water sources shaped the lives of the biblical authors and the people of the Bible. The conversation emphasizes the importance of context in interpreting Scripture and highlights the theological insights that can be gained from understanding the role of water in the lands of the Bible.
Springs in the Judean Wilderness help feed this waterfall in Wadi Arugot, west of the Dead Sea.
For further study on the topic of water in the land of ancient Israel see:
Denis Baly, The Geography of the Bible. New and revised ed. (New York: Harper & Row, 1974), 43-76.
Carl G. Rasmussen, Zondervan Atlas of the Bible. Revised ed. (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010), 16-18, 28-31.
Paul H. Wright, Holman Illustrated Guide to Biblical Geography: Reading the Land. (Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2020), 32-45.
Paul H. Wright, Understanding the Ecology of the Bible: An Introductory Atlas. (Jerusalem: Carta, 2018).
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