Remembering Israel Enroute - British Museum

On the way from Canada to Israel to meet our Asian friends, the group leaders and I had the privilege of a few hours in London, England.  With our spare time we departed Heathrow International Airport on "the Tube" (London's subway is a very economical way to travel) and headed into the city to see the sights of the British Museum.

The British Museum boasts one of the largest collection of Biblical Antiquities in the world and did not disappoint.  I wandered and wondered in amazement almost running from room to room snapping as many photos and placards as I could to preserve maximum data for future reflection and classroom enhancement. (Unfortunately all that data is in the hands of the thief who stole my camera at the Heathrow airport - I learned a valuable travel lesson here though: never take untested equipment ie. my new backpack.  It unzipped itself rushing through airport.  Always use a biner  to keep zippers tight.)

I was amazed to see history come to life and stand beside so many things I have taught about in class.

Mark Strout, WOLBI Exec. Dean, with the Black Obelisk of Shalamaneser III. A portion depicts Israel's King Jehu offering tribute to Assyria's Shalamaneser III.

The Cyrus Cylinder declares displaced people may return to their homes to rebuild their places of worship. This allowed Jewish people under Zerubbabel to return to Jerusalem and begin rebuilding the Temple in 536 BC.

After much treasure seeking and historical discovery, we returned to Heathrow to continue the adventure of a lifetime. Next stop - the Promised Land!


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WARNING:

Exposure to such material as pictures and testimony of the Promised Land, its geography, character, history, and beauty often creates an insatiable longing to travel and experience these things for one's self.

You have been warned!

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