History of Turkey
The Kingdom of Hatti (2500-1650 BCE) Turkey’s first historic civilization, called Hatti, had a great influence on the Hittites. The Hatti were present by 2500 BCE but their origin is unknown as well as the source of their language. Their state was made up of small principalities of central Anatolia. The Hatti are one of the oldest people known by …
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History of Jordan
Before 1500 BCE The territory comprising modern Jordan was occupied by the Ammonites, the Moabites and various other migrating tribes passing through the desert, This area, situated east of the Jordan River, was divided into five kingdoms: Bashan, Edom, Gilead, Moab and Midian. These kingdoms are referred to in the Bible. 14th cent. BCE The Israelites conquered Canaan; the northern …
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Sites in Jordan in the Bible
Site Scripture Reference Amman Gen. 19:38; Num. 21:24; Dt. 2:19,37; 3:11; 23:4; Josh. 12:2; 13:10, 25; 15:60; Jud. 3:13, 10:6ff; 11:4ff; 1 Sam. 12:12; 14:47; 2 Sam. 8:12; 10:1ff; 11:1; 12:26-31; 1 Kings 11:7,33; 2 Kings 23:13; 24:2; 1 Chron. 19:1ff; 20:1; 2 Chron. 20:1,10, 22-23; 26:8; Isa. 11:14; Jer. 9:26; 25:21; 49:2,3,6; Eze. 21:10; 25:5; Amos 1:14; Dan. 11:41; …
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Outrageous Israel – Youth Program (An 18 – Day Program)
The length of the course does not include travel time from your international airport to the place where the course is offered. We can help you to arrange the flights and include them in your final custom itinerary. The itineraries are samples and individual sites may be amended for your group. Day One: Pick up Registration Packet at hotel. Welcome …
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Intensive Journeys of Paul in Greece (9 Days)
This nine day intensive program in Greece for Clergy and Serious Students of the New Testament does not include travel time from your international airport to the place where the course is offered. Not all course participants arrive in Greece at the same time. The course officially begins with an introduction dinner and lecture the evening of day one, in …
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Intensive Life of Jesus Program (7 Days in Israel)
This seven day intensive program in Israel for Clergy and Serious Students of the New Testament does not include travel time from your international airport to the place where the course is offered. Not all course participants arrive in Israel at the same time. The course officially begins with an introduction dinner and lecture the evening of day one, near …
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Applying the Messianic Letters
(Designed for Messianic groups) Of all the materials of the Christian Scriptures (New Testament), there are two books that are specifically designed to deal with the issues of Jewish Messianic believers, that of Hebrews and James. This seminar focuses on the issues of the first century church, the Jerusalem Council, and application of the content of the two letters by …
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Applying the Teachings of the Apostle Paul
The Bible of most believers is most worn in the Pauline Epistles; we read them perhaps more than any section (beside the Psalms). Yet most believers have never been to the places Paul wrote to. Dr. Smith has traveled to every city Paul visited, to every archaeological ruin that yields the history of their past. The places, people and their …
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Applying the Teachings of Jesus
You know and love Jesus. You trust Him for eternal life – but do you UNDERSTAND Him? Do His sayings about bushes, trees, nets and mountains apply to your life? Do the parables help you define your daily walk with Him? Sadly, for many believers the culture and times of Jesus are a mystery. Because of that, His sayings seem …
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Three Types of Programs
Bible Lands Programs: These programs are investigations on site into “how does standing on this spot help us understand the text of the Bible better.” CLERGY: Some of the programs in Bible Lands are specifically designed as continuing education for Clergy. If you are interested in continuing education in Israel, Turkey or Greece, check the links for each country. The …
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