JPost.com - Wayne Stiles Reporter

Sites and Insights: Capernaum with a view

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:09:53 GMT

A house with an extensive history still stands and provides a fine example of construction at Chorazin in medieval times.

Sites and Insights: Where history meets scripture

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:34:08 GMT

A picturesque courtyard with flowers and foliage leads to deep pits with ancient, stone walls;these are the Pools of Bethesda.

Temple Mount: The ordinary made holy

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:33:43 GMT

The most important religious site was for centuries a mere elevated hill where farmers threshed wheat.

Sites and Insights: Hanging gardens of Gethsemane

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:16:41 GMT

Among trees and nature, the base of the Mount of Olives was once the meeting place for Jesus and his disciples.

Sites and Insights: Bastions, burials and battles

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:57:51 GMT

Perched near Mount Hermon, Nimrod’s Fortress watches over the Huleh Basin from a beautiful vantage point.

Sites and Insights: Jericho, city of palms

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:26:54 GMT

Jericho’s palm trees have roots that stretch toward a source of fresh water that has turned a desert into a garden.

Sites and Insights: Linking cisterns, rain and Torah

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:28:14 GMT

The recent discovery of a massive water reservoir by the Temple Mount underscores the importance Simhat Torah.

Sights and Insights: Succot sacrifices

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:20:20 GMT

The Temple in Jerusalem always attracted many Jews during Succot, and the tradition continues at the Western Wall.

Sights and Insights: More than just a pretty place

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:13:13 GMT

Beautiful Tel Dan bears the ancient remains of an alternative place to celebrate the High Holy Days.

Sights and Insights: That time of year again

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:37:24 GMT

Mark your calendars this Rosh Hashana to visit Tel Gezer and see a replica of an epigraph discovered in 1908.

Sites and Insights: Wandering the wilderness

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:08:06 GMT

Discover the beauty of the Judean Desert, one of the few places that humanity hasn't changed in millennia.

Sites and Insights: A valley spot worth a stop

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:02:53 GMT

Thousands of Jewish tombstones line the Jerusalem's Kidron Valley, along with hundreds of olive trees.

Sites and Insights: Hebron, cave of the patriarchs

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:04:15 GMT

Uniting Jews, Christians and Muslims, many biblical tombs reside in the ancient city of Hebron.

The Garden Tomb: An oasis for contemplation

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:46:44 GMT

Sites and Insights: Many believe the Garden Tomb, just north of the Damascus Gate, to be tomb of Jesus.

Sites and Insights: Nebi Samwil's 'lighthouse'

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:01:35 GMT

Enjoy unsurpassed view of the Central Benjamin Plateau—a wide tableland that spreads north of the hill country of Judea.

Timeline: Walls of Jerusalem through the centuries

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:33:03 GMT

Sites and Insights: I’ve heard it said, “If you want to understand the history of Israel, then learn the history of Jerusalem.”

Sites and Insights: Tisha Be’Av and the Burnt House

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:34:01 GMT

Wayne Stiles explores a first-century house in Jerusalem's Old City that the Romans had burned along with the Second Temple.

Sites and Insights: Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:12:54 GMT

In the valley between these two famous mountains, some can still hear the biblical shouting of the Israelites.

Sites and Insights: The Church of the Primacy of St. Peter

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 14:36:13 GMT

In the Holy Land, geographical connections often have spiritual implications.

Sites and Insights: Gates of Jerusalem

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:47:56 GMT

There are 8 gates of Jerusalem today; but the Bible promises 12 in the future.

Sites and Insights: Finding Dead Sea Scrolls isn’t enough

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:48:47 GMT

A closer look at the caves that confirmed Biblical history.

Sites and Insights: 7 Israel Museum 'must-sees'

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:00:13 GMT

It may sound odd to go indoors to see a museum while traveling the Holy Land, but some museums you can only see in Israel.

Sites and Insights: Upper Room and David’s Tomb

Mon, 28 May 2012 16:04:26 GMT

One of King David’s most poignant prayers came after one of his greatest mistakes.

Sites and Insights: Jerusalem’s reunification

Mon, 21 May 2012 15:11:44 GMT

4 quarters of Old City represent ongoing contentions that still exist, in spite of city’s reunification.

Sights and Insights: Studying the land

Sun, 06 May 2012 12:17:03 GMT

Studying and experiencing the land of the Bible adds rich insight into one’s understanding of the Bible itself.

Sights and Insights: The Hinnom Valley redeemed

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:02:46 GMT

Today the Hinnom Valley offers lush grass, hosts concerts - a far cry from the way it looked during time of Manasseh.

Sights and Insights: Living walls of Jerusalem

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:43:57 GMT

Independence Day is a great time walk atop the Old City's walls, especially above the Zion Gate with its pockmarked scars.

Sights and Insights: Importance of remembering

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:26:33 GMT

Visit Yad Vashem on Holocaust Remembrance Day to honor those who died, remember those who saved lives.

Sights and Insights: Jaffa’s greatest export

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 16:28:54 GMT

Only a few fishing boats float in Jaffa’s modest harbor today, hardly representative of its significant past.

Sights and Insights: Faith rooted in J'lem history

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:36:58 GMT

The account of Hezekiah’s preparations for the Assyrian invasion are abundantly verified in archaeology.

Sights and Insights: Hopes on the slope to J'lem

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:29:51 GMT

Passover and Easter bring to mind pictures of the Messiah; both for Jews and for Christians.

Sights and Insights: Providential placements

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:42:42 GMT

Purim remembers the Jews’ deliverance, but the story also points to the one who works behind the scenes.

Sights and Insights: The oldest part of J'lem

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:37:28 GMT

Arguably the most important city in history had its infancy in an area that today hardly reflects its grandeur, The City of David.

Sights and Insights: Chronological gymnastics

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:39:03 GMT

Simple elements like time and plants give lasting lessons on Passover.

Sights and Insights: A river runs beside it

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:48:28 GMT

What was true in antiquity remains true today—no other river in history or literature has garnered as much affection as the Jordan River.

Sights and Insights: A capital city on a hill

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:38:01 GMT

Tel Samaria remains a testimony of all earthly glory; the only beauty that remains is what was there to begin with.

Sights and Insights: Hills, leaders and lessons

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:28:29 GMT

Lessons around the Harod Valley offer truths as enduring as the beautiful settings in which they occurred.

Sights and Insights: Jerusalem down under

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:37:59 GMT

The Western Wall Tunnels allow visitors to explore the full length of the Kotel, seeing first-century Jerusalem.

Sights and Insights: Sanctuary, suicide, and inspiration

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 15:04:01 GMT

Even without much biblical significance, Masada offers inspiration and remains a top tourist destination.

A great way to start any J’lem visit

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:30:22 GMT

Sights and Insights: Dr. Wayne Stiles discovers treasures in the Tower of David and Herod's original Citadel.

The City with an ignoble beginning

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:09:57 GMT

Sights and Insights: Bethlehem had a sordid beginning, but prophecy has immortalized it as the birthplace of Messiah.

A monument both to victory and failure

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:48:54 GMT

Sights and Insights: Dr. Wayne Stiles sees the Herodium as a paradoxical monument of a paranoid king.

Sights and Insights: A surprising visit to Nazareth

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:01:54 GMT

Dr. Wayne Stiles was skeptical about the Nazareth Village, but it turned out to be a favorite stop for his fellow travelers.

Sights and Insights: An unforgettable panoramic view

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:22:18 GMT

Far more beautiful than the buildings on top of its summit is the panorama that rewards each visitor to Mount Tabor.

Sights and Insights: Not just any old shipwreck

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:50:14 GMT

An abandoned first-century boat found at Nof Ginosar remains one of the finest archaeological discoveries in Israel.

Sauntering south to see Israel’s 'Super Bowl'

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:54:58 GMT

Sights and Insights: As temperatures cool, a trip to the Negev Highlands offers an ideal occasion to see inspiring places without blistering heat.

Sights and Insights: Seeing beauty that illustrates truth

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:55:35 GMT

Dr. Wayne Stiles says that the Mount of Beatitudes offers more than a beautiful view; it offers a place to consider truth.

Sights and Insights: A noteworthy hill nobody notices

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:37:18 GMT

The physical symbol of God’s presence in Israel rested for about a century on a hill that thousands drive by every day.

Sights and Insights: Praying for rain, reading for life

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:56:47 GMT

The best kind of water supply is a spring, referred to as “living water,” because it flows.

Sights and Insights: Succot and the waters of Siloam

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:17:35 GMT

Succot’s priestly tradition of drawing water from the Pool of Siloam drips with meaning.

Sights and Insights: A portrait of Yom Kippur at Timna Park

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 05:44:05 GMT

The best-known attraction of Timna Park north of Eilat is called “Solomon’s Pillars.”

Sights and Insights: Echoes of Rosh Hashana

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:24:03 GMT

The place where the shofar sounded in Jerusalem still urges me to consider ancient themes, says Dr. Wayne Stiles.

The Southern Steps and the songs of the High Holidays

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:23:05 GMT

Sights and Insights: The Southern Steps excavations may have been where the Psalms of Ascents were sung on High Holidays.

Sights and Insights: Before Jerusalem, there was Shiloh

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:01:57 GMT

As we approach the High Holidays, Tel Shiloh offers essential reminders of how places change over time, and how times change as well.

Sights and Insights: Where history becomes a story

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:22:26 GMT

Tel Maresha and Beit Guvrin offer a wonderful peek at life as it really was, says Dr. Wayne Stiles.

Ancient walls and echoes of battle in the kingdom of Judah

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:16:36 GMT

Sights and Insights: Guarding the southern edge of the Shephelah, Tel Lachish leaves no visitor disappointed.

Discovering the largest city of ancient Canaan

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:51:03 GMT

Sights and Insights: The two hundred acres of Tel Hazor remains hidden in the minds of many.

Sights and Insights: An eerie and spiritual place

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:38:37 GMT

"I had one of the most meaningful moments of my life during an early-morning visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre," Dr. Wayne Stiles says.

Sights and Insights: More than an oasis in the desert

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:16:30 GMT

In a barren region that has struggled to support life since the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, Ein Gedi has flowed for thousands of years.

Sights and Insights: A surprising look below the surface

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:20:34 GMT

Eilat reminds me that there often lies more beneath the surface if we will simply explore, Dr Wayne Stiles says.

Sights and Insights: An ordinary valley, one amazing day

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:46:48 GMT

The Elah Valley may appear at first glance just to be like any other in the Judean foothills, but it tells the story of David's victory over Goliath.

Sights and Insights: A city with a unique claim

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:17:17 GMT

Dr. Wayne Stiles discovers the archaeological treasures at Capernaum in the Galilee, and why it claims to be the “Town of Jesus."

Sights and Insights: The Dead Sea will live again

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:13:31 GMT

If bodies of water could be ghost towns, the Dead Sea would top the list. It’s the lowest place on earth, hottest spot in Israel, and nothing can live in its waters.

Sights and Insights: From idol worship to place of faith

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:35:26 GMT

Dr. Wayne Stiles discovers how Arab mispronunciation of the letter P gave the Banias, one of Israel's most beautiful rivers, its name.

Sights and Insights: Casting a long line to the lake

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:32:56 GMT

Dr. Wayne Stiles ponders whether the site of et-Tell truly is the place of biblical Beit Saida and why it is so fascinating.

Sights and Insights: Shavuot at an unlikely place

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 17:32:34 GMT

The events that occurred in the Sorek Valley at wheat harvest cause us to consider the outcome of lives like the Levites of Beit-Shemesh.

Sights and Insights: Where happy explorers go to dig

Mon, 30 May 2011 17:06:56 GMT

Dr. Wayne Stiles explains why even though he has been to Tel Beit Shean a number of times, he always looks forward to returning.

Sights and Insights: Last stop and a point of departure

Mon, 23 May 2011 17:32:50 GMT

Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the historical relevance of Tel Beersheba and how to make the most of a visit.

Sights and Insights: Tel Arad—An oasis of archaeology

Mon, 16 May 2011 14:44:20 GMT

No doubt, Tel Arad offers the most abundant, biblical archaeological site in the Negev; no visit to the desert should miss it.

Sights and Insights: The Western Wall—A symbol of hope

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:17:07 GMT

Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical significance of the Kotel, the relevance it has to Independence Day and how to make the most of a visit.

Sights and Insights: Mt. Arbel - sentinel of the Kinneret

Tue, 03 May 2011 09:40:28 GMT

A new column; Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical sites of Israel, the significance behind them and how to make the most of a visit.

Sights and Insights: Nazareth — A hometown with a view

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 08:18:14 GMT

A new column; Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical sites of Israel, the significance behind them and how to make the most of a visit.

'Taking Megiddo is like capturing a thousand cities'

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:28:12 GMT

Sights and Insights: In a new column, Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical sites of Israel and how to make the most of a visit.

Sites and Insights: Mt. Carmel - gateway to the world

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:39:48 GMT

A new column; Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical sites of Israel, the significance behind them and how to make the most of a visit.

Sites and Insights: Mt. Carmel and the place of burning

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:57:44 GMT

A new column; Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical sites of Israel, the significance behind them and how to make the most of a visit.

Sites and Insights: Caesarea’s Archeological treasures

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:46:27 GMT

A new column, Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical sites of Israel, the significance behind them and how to make the most of a visit.

Sites and Insight: Caesarea’s Ancient Harbor and Palace

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:35:55 GMT

A new column, Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical sites of Israel, the significance behind them and how to make the most of a visit.

Sites and Insights: Dead Sea secrets at Qumran

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:26:48 GMT

A new column, Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical sites of Israel, the significance behind them and how to make the most of a visit.

Sites and Insights: Historical marvels at Tel Dan

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:10:32 GMT

A new column, Dr. Wayne Stiles explores the biblical sites of Israel, the significance behind them and how to make the most of a visit.