Lehigh in Israel
Summer 1999 and 2000
"Archaeology and the Bible in the Land of Israel"
Dr. Benjamin Wright

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Class of 1999

The three-week four-credit course taught in Israel examines the impact Near Eastern archaeology has on the study of the Bible, Judaism, and Christianity. Students visit archaeological digs and numerous ancient sites important in the history of early Judaism and Christianity.

Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Jericho
Qumran
Masada
Caesarea
Acco
Nazareth
Sepphoris
Gamla
Beth Shean
Hazor

The group stays in Jerusalem near the Old City, except for two nights at Kibbutz Ayelet Hashahar in Tiberias in the Galilee. In 2000 the cost for tuition, transportation, housing, and some meals was $3600. Lehigh undergraduates receive a subvention from the Howard Ballenzweig Memorial Fund for Study in Israel. This year the subvention was $750. Students with financial need may apply for additional support.


 For information call Shirley Ratushny at 610 758-3352 or visit the Lehigh Abroad Office.

 

Class of 2000
Jerusalem's Tower of David Museum Jerusalem market
On top of Masada At Herod's city of Caesarea
Roman aqueduct Swimming in the Dead Sea
Students dig at Tel Maresha , "Dig for a Day" Students dig at Tel Maresha, "Dig for a Day"
Students break for tea at the Anna Ticho House in Jerusalem Farewell dinner at Roman restaurant, the Cardo Culinarium

 

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