Biblical scholar and guide with over twenty years of experience helps readers connect what they've read in the Bible to their Holy Land tour as they visit sacred places, see biblical sites, and walk in the footsteps of Jesus.

"A masterful guide to the lands of the Bible."
--Paul H. Wright, president, Jerusalem University College, Israel

Many Christians hope to tour the Holy Land in their lifetime. But planning a meaningful trip in a place so filled with significant sites is difficult. The Holy Land for Christian Travelers puts a biblical scholar and experienced Holy Land guide at your side to ensure that you not only find the sites you want to visit but also understand their biblical significance. This guide will help you enjoy your trip with the confidence that you are avoiding common mistakes and investing your time and resources well. Each entry provides key Scripture references for reflection and encourages communion with God and a genuine spiritual experience as you learn about the land and walk in the footsteps of Jesus.


"I won't travel to Israel again without this book."--J. Carl Laney, professor of biblical literature, Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon

"The maps, artistic reconstructions, site explanations, and time lines help make this guide the best one on the market."--Michael A. Grisanti, professor of Old Testament and director of the TMS Israel Studies program, The Master's Seminary

"Over time, this guide will become your dog-eared, marked-up, and duct-taped traveling partner."--Jim Halbert, lead pastor, Crossroads Community Church, Nampa, Idaho


John A. Beck has taught courses in Hebrew and Old Testament for more than twenty-five years, many of those years teaching field studies in Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. Beck spends most of his year writing and is a permanent adjunct faculty member at Jerusalem University College in Israel. His articles have appeared in numerous academic journals and books. His books include The Land of Milk and Honey, A Visual Guide to Bible Events, A Visual Guide to Gospel Events, The Baker Illustrated Guide to Everyday Life in Bible Times, and The Baker Book of Bible Maps, Charts, and Time Lines.