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Day 8 was a visit to Nazareth: Both the Nazareth Village site reconstructing life in the time of Jesus, and the modern town with its two churches dedicated to Mary and Joseph

My sabbatical study project concerns a specific aspect of Trinitarian theology. (See my earlier post outlining what I planned to study).

Before reading books on this specific topic, I've been reading some more general works on the Trinity. My thinking is very rusty, and I need to enter the world of Trinitarian thought again at greater detail.

Visit on day 7 to the sea of Galilee by boat, and the ruins of Korazin and Capernaum

Day 6 was a travelling day, spending time at Jericho and the springs at Sachne on the way from Jerusalem to the Galilee region.

Day 5, afternoon: We visited the Bethlehem area, including the Herodion south-east of Bethlehem, and the Church of the Nativity.

Day 5: A visit to the Israel Museum, including it's 1:50 model of Jerusalem in the time of Jesus, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the many archaeological exhibits.

Day 4: Temple Mount, City of David, Davidson Archaeological Park, Jewish Quarter, Palatial Mansion

Day 3: Visit to the Negev Rift Valley: Masada by cable car, En Gedi, Qumran and Dead Sea Scrolls, the Dead Sea

The second half of day 2: Lion Gate, Bethesda Pool, St Anne's Church, Stone Pavement (Gabbatha), Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Garden Tomb.

First evening in Israel: Transfer coach to Jerusalem, check in to hotel, and an evening walk to the Western Wall