If you want a great "Places in the Land of Israel" book, look no further! This book contains a breathtaking compilation of photos that makes you feel as though you are really there. I have honestly been looking for a book of this quality for about 7 years now, ever since I visited Israel, and this book far exceeds what I could've hope for!
Each place contains fabulous photographs, as well as Scripture references to that location, a short summary of those events in Scripture, a map displaying its location, and things to see if you visit there today. Dave Brannon truly did a fantastic job compiling all of this information! I only wish I had had it when I visited Israel!!! If I could give it more stars, I would!
Definitely a must read (and re-read, and re-read again!) for all those who are interested in the Holy Land, or who have been or want to go there someday!
*Thank you to the publisher and author for providing me a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

"The Lands of the Bible Today" is a booklet which briefly covers 44 sites that are mentioned in the Bible. For each site, the author included a list of references in the Bible to the site, quotes of key passages mentioning the site, a summary of things that happened there in the Bible, directions on how to find it, a few things to see when you're visiting, and some comments about the site by someone who's been there. Also included were several nice, full-color photos showing some of the archaeological remains at the site. Many of the sites were in Israel, but a few were locations that Paul traveled to. The sites were: Beersheba, Bethany, Bethlehem, Bethsaida, Caesarea by the Sea, Caesarea Philippi, Capernaum, Dan, Dead Sea, En Gedi, Ephesus, Garden of Gethsemane, Gath, Golgotha, Hezekiah's Tunnel, Joppa, Jericho, Jerusalem, Jesus tomb, Jezreel Valley, Jordan River, Kidron Valley, King David's palace, Korazim, Laodicea, Magdala, Megiddo, Mount of Beatitudes, Mount Carmel, Mount Ebal, Mount Hermon, Mount of Olives, Mount Tabor, Nazareth, Philippi, Pool of Siloam, Sea of Galilee, Shechem, Shiloh, Solomon's palace, Temple Mount, Thessalonica, Tiberias, and wilderness of temptation. This booklet is a nice, brief overview of the sites, but it doesn't seem like enough information to actually navigate to and around the sites without also having a guide.

I received an ebook review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

Written from an evangelical Christian perspective this handy compact book will enhance an visitor to Israel making a pilgrimage of biblical sites.
In alphabetical order for ease of turning up the correct page, 44 sites and locations are identified that would be a must see or high on any visitor’s list.
Far more than a simple guide book, although it contains maps, photographs and directions to find each place. What marks this inspirational book is that it links each entry with it’s biblical mentions and setting. Providing references as well as direct quotes to help prepare for, or deepen one’s experience.

I was fortunate to visit Israel in 1980 on an exchange of students to learn more about the modern nation and take in the historic sites. Unlike many church tours with experienced guides we had Jewish tour leaders. I asked him and the group if we could find appropriate scriptures to make each place come alive and be more aware of it’s biblical references.
This worked well. I had my bible to hand to read an appropriate passage but how I could have used this latest guide under review.
I feel any church based group could each be given one as part of their biblical tour or encouraged to buy one as part of their preparation. It is a memorable experience and at times quite overwhelming.
This book will not only help prior to one’s trip it would be an excellent source to remember one’s pilgrimage.
It has brought back my own now distant journey. I was pleased to read the personal additions the author makes to visiting special places like the Sea of Galilee.
It isn’t an exhaustive list of the places one can see but it is quite comprehensive to my mind. History becomes a living thing and more archeological digs have revealed more truths and links since my trip.
I am grateful for the joy of reminiscing it has giving and stirred my old bones to want to re-visit again. I warmly and unconditionally recommend it to all like-minded readers to recall, plan or be enlightened with a trip to biblical lands.

This is a very neat reference book to sites in the Bible. There are 44 sites that information is presented about. For each site, the book gives references to where it was mentioned in the Bible and also gives some key passages about the location. There are helpful maps to show where the location is in relation to other sites. There are gorgeous photographs of the areas today. In the "where to find it in Israel/Turkey/etc." sections, the book tells you how to find or get to each location, and also gives a list of 'things to see". This would be a great resource to help plan a trip to the Holy Land or a great reference to have when studying the Bible.
I received an ARC of this and will be pre-ordering it for my home library.

A stunning travel guide. I have never been to any of these places in real life, but it was wonderful to tour these ancient locations through this book. I love that each location provides a section for where to find it in the Bible, key passages in the Bible about it, things that happened there, where to find it in Israel and things to see while there. The pictures are beautiful and helpful to providing modern day context. I would love to have this with me if/when I do eventually get to travel there in real life.
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher on NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own, freely given.

The lands of the Bible today is the closest thing to actually being there. Beautiful HD photos are combined with Scripture references, where to find out and even some personal reflections.
I found the one at caeserea Phillipi especially moving. I tore my way through this book with a hunger than would only be lessened by actually being there. Great work.

This book is great. It will make you feel as if you are there and experiencing these places in real life. It would be a great travel companion if you are planning to travel but also just a great book so you can get an idea of where things were happening while reading the Bible.