Gary D. Myers Backroads, Israel, Travel

The Allon Road: An Accidental Journey through the West Bank

Stark. Remote. Beautiful. A little scary. These are only a few of the ways one can describe the Allon Road – a high mountain passageway meandering like a sheep trail through the Samarian and Judean Hills in the West Bank. Yes, that West Bank, the one in Israel. Not the West Bank located on the … Continue reading The Allon Road: An Accidental Journey through the West Bank

Gary D. Myers Israel

Oh Jerusalem: Shawarmas, the shema and a tractor at church

I’ve lost count of just how many times I’ve been to Jerusalem, but one fact that is sure: Jerusalem never disappoints. The sights, sounds and smells overwhelm visitors to this ancient, complicated city. Jerusalem serves as the crossroads of three world religions: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. If you are an observer of people like me, … Continue reading Oh Jerusalem: Shawarmas, the shema and a tractor at church

Gary D. Myers Archaeology, Biblical Archaeology 101, Israel

Digging & traveling in biblical lands

"So what does this prove?" Someone asked this well-intentioned question about New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary's ongoing excavation in Israel of the Gezer water system after I posted an article about it two years ago. The truth is, our major find that season did not "prove" anything in the Bible.   Archaeology has done much … Continue reading Digging & traveling in biblical lands

Gary D. Myers Israel, Travel

Strolling through Jerusalem’s Old City: Like a look inside my soul

By Gary D. Myers The Old City of Jerusalem never fails to deliver something new and interesting. Each visit It is a filled with unique sights, smells and sounds. Jerusalem didn’t disappoint June 8 when I entered the Damascus Gate just as the Muslims were leaving the Mosques after Friday prayers. The city gave me … Continue reading Strolling through Jerusalem’s Old City: Like a look inside my soul