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The Lands of Scripture

4+ locations — explore where the biblical story unfolded, from the Garden of Eden to Rome.

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4 places in Judea

Bethany

JudeaAl-Eizariya, West Bank

The village near Jerusalem, home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, where Jesus raised the dead.

House of dates / house of affliction

Emmaus

JudeaEmmaus-Nicopolis, Israel (traditional; debated)

The village on the road to which the risen Jesus was made known in the breaking of bread.

Warm springs

Joppa

Coast of JudeaJaffa (Tel Aviv-Yafo), Israel

The ancient Mediterranean port from which Jonah fled — and where Peter saw the vision that opened the gospel to all nations.

Beauty, fair

Mount of Olives

Jerusalem (Judea)Mount of Olives, East Jerusalem

The ridge east of Jerusalem — of Jesus’ teaching, agony in Gethsemane, and ascension.

Mount of olive trees