If you plan to visit Israel, this site will help you prepare. It should also help anyone who wants to know what the land looks like today. The site is free, so take your time. Explore the Holy Land in all its splendor and beauty.
Click any photo on the site to get an enlarged view. For example, try clicking the thumbnail photos on this page. Click here to download one or more of the sliding photos above. See the “Legend” page for photo-size details.
Phase 1: Finish the photography, putting up new pages as fast as possible.
Phase 2: Add extensive notes on sites, places, and regions. The notes will include history, geography, archaeology, and Bible studies.
New pages go up every week according to a monthly schedule. Click here for details.
The “About Me” page explains the project a little more.
Bible Land Images uses non-destructive map and photo overlays to help you learn the land of the Bible. The map and photo below are from the Capernaum page. Click the images to display an enlarged view. Click “Toggle Overlay” to show or hide the overlay. It disappears if you resize your screen to adjust for the change. Click “Toggle Overlay” again to redisplay.
All 3x2 photos are 1000 pixels wide. Maps and panoramic views are at least 1200 pixesl wide (some are more). See Photo Usage Policy below.
View East: Sea of Galilee surrounded by New Testament cities (light orange).
View East (aerial photo): The north shore of the Sea of Galilee with both east (Church of the Twelve Apostles) and west (The White Synagogue) Capernaum in view.
These include biblical and non-biblical sites, ancient synagogues, Byzantine churches, Israeli memorials, and so on. The intent is to show you the land of Israel in its historical context regardless of the period involved.
These include prominent features of Israel’s landscape (mountains, valleys, water sources, etc.), along with background notes to provide historical context.
This section shows the land of Israel divided into geographical regions to discuss each one’s impact on history. The land of Israel was situated between major civilizations, including Assyria, Babylon, Rome, and Egypt, which has affected its history up to the present day.
Bible Land Images uses videos, including aerial videos that show a site or place in the context of its surroundings. This is a great way to learn the land of the Bible.
Galilee aerial (2:48 min): The video was taken from above the Horns of Hattin, an extinct volcano with two peaks overlooking all of Galilee. It was the site of Saladin’s victory over the Crusaders in 1187 AD.
Jericho, view west (0:38 secs): The Camels are walking through the outskirts of Jericho! The young Bedouin boy wanted to know where I was from. A neighbor across the street translated for us.
You may download photos free of charge for non-commercial, educational purposes: home, church, synagogue, or school. You must, however, give proper attribution on or below each image to either BibleLandImages.com or BibleLandStories.org (as the case may be). The photos may not be used on other internet sites.
By downloading a photo, you agree to this policy. If you have questions about it or need a commercial license, please contact me via email: Daniel@BibleLandImages.com.
All scripture references contain links to four Bible translations: King James Version (KJV), New American Standard Bible (NASB), New International Version (NIV), and English Standard Version (ESV). The links take you to BibleGateway where you will find many more translation options.
Scripture link example: Cana of Galilee
View East: Sea of Galilee surrounded by New Testament cities (light orange).
View East (aerial photo) The north shore of the Sea of Galilee with both east and west Capernaum in view.
