CHLS CHRISTMAS, 2023, Part 3: Join Dr. Jeffrey P. Garcia and CHLS Director, Amy Flattery, in a discussion on Luke 2 and the birth of Jesus. Often, slowing down to read our Bible allows for greater understanding, drawing us closer to realizing the great love God has for his children.
Center for Holy Lands Studies director, Amy Flattery, discusses Mary, the mother of Jesus. Her life, the birth, and her character.
CHLS CHRISTMAS, 2023. In part one of three, Jeremy Stein explores the role of Zechariah and Elizabeth, who are often two overlooked individuals in the Christmas story.
A cherished spot to CHLS travelers is the Wadi Qilt. It is a magnificent location where one can overlook the Jericho Road as it weaves its way from Jericho at the deep end of the Wadi all the way up to Jerusalem. This route was often chosen by pilgrims and
Many, many years ago, while living in Israel, I studied with several interesting professors. My parables teacher was a rather intimidating Jewish woman who knew her stuff! In her class, you did not want to speak out of turn or attempt to guess. It was only mildly safe to open
Matthew 27:46 tells us that at about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” This has often been a confusing or misunderstood phrase. When understanding the common Jewish Scriptural technique used by Jesus, his quote holds magnificent
The Center for Holy Lands Studies Director, Amy Flattery, unpacks the many struggles in the life of the “Woman with the issue of blood,” from Luke 8. She risked everything to get to Jesus. And Jesus healed her. What lessons can you take away from her story?
Filmed in Israel: This is part 8 of 8 discussing the last week of the life of Jesus up to and after the resurrection. This is filmed taking into context the geography, history, spiritual climate of the time-period, and language of the biblical text. It concludes with how we choose
Filmed in Israel: This is part 7 of 8 discussing the last week of the life of Jesus up to and after the resurrection. This is filmed taking into context the geography, history, spiritual climate of the time-period, and language of the biblical text. It concludes with how we choose
