Hebraic Roots of Christianity in the Shadow of the Roman Empire:Judaism at the Time of Jesus
June 7-19, 2009

Purpose: While the trip will visit many biblical sites in Israel, it is much more than a sightseeing tour. As biblical archeologists and Bible scholars share their enthusiasm and knowledge, the story of Jesus will become a living narrative within the setting of the Roman Empire. We will also examine Judaism at the time of Jesus to explore the Hebraic roots of Christianity. After returning home we encourage you to create and publish a travel journal as well as a slide show or PowerPoint presentation. BibleInteract will provide easy tools on its website to facilitate these two projects.

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Leaders
George Sparks is curator of the Museum of Archaeology and Biblical History in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is a collector and lecturer of Near Eastern Archaeology. His most recent archaeological exhibitions include "Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls" and "Light of the World," which creatively displays the technological development of lamps.
Dr. Anne Davis is a professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity Southwest University in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is also Dean of BibleInteract Institute. Dr. Davis conducts extensive research in the Hebraic nature of the New Testament and presents her findings frequently to the Society of Biblical Literature. Her most recent publication in The Bulletin of Biblical Research is entitled "Allegorically Speaking in Galatians 4:21-5:1."
Dr. John Melancon is pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cortez, Colorado and director of Antiquities Encounter, which collects and displays archaeological artifacts for use in biblical education. He recently served as the applied technology consultant to the archaeological dig at Tel El-Hammam in Jordan. He is a professional diver and underwater archaeologist. Dr. Melancon spends significant time lecturing on these fascinating subjects.