Northwest Synod of Wisconsin Lay School of Ministry 12-13 October 2018 Mark G. Vitalis Hoffman

When we read the Bible, we usually focus on the words and the persons involved, but the events occurred in a particular place that is important for full understanding. By studying the land and the archaeological record, the whole biblical story comes into clearer focus. Ancient literature and archaeology explain what happened. Geology and geography explain why things happened where they did. The Bible explains why they happened.

Sessions*

1. Why is Geography Important? An Introduction to Biblical Geography - PDF
2. What? Where? Why? Archaeology, Ancient Travel, and the Bible - PDF
• Ancient Roman Travel Planner
  
3. From Eden to Promised Land: Geography of Genesis-Exodus - PDF
4. The People of God and the Land: Geography of Old Testament Israel - PDF
• "Texts of Terror" by Phyllis Trible
5. Walking in Jesus’ Steps: Geography of Jesus - PDF
6. From Jerusalem to Rome: Geography of the Early Church - PDF

*Note: The PDFs are full page color slides. You definitely should NOT print them! If you download and open them in Adobe Reader, you can choose to print them in black/white with multiple slides per page.

Resources

Book covers link to Amazon

Crossway ESV Bible Atlas Outstanding reference, excellent maps	ESV Concise Bible Atlas Concise version of previous; handier for travel	In the Master's Steps History, geography, and archaeology to understand Jesus	Guide to the Holy Land A pocket-size handbook for in-country travel	The Holy Land Description of arch. sites in Israel/Palestine

Satellite Bible Atlas YouTube videos

Digital Resources for Biblical Mapping (mgvh)