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As in any powerful story, there are both heroes and villains in the account of Jesus' Crucifixion and burial. Sorting them out is not difficult. What is difficult is piecing together both biblical and historical information to gain a complete and accurate portrait of each character in Calvary’s cast. This week on The Land and the Book,...

May 21, just after 9 pm. Outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., two Israeli Embassy staff members are gunned down. As police take the gunman into custody, he shouts, "Free, free Palestine!” But there’s much more to this tragedy that you need to know. We’ll share the rest of the story this week on The Land...

Consider the biblical city of Shiloh—Israel's first religious capital. It was here that Hanna dedicated her son, Samuel. In Shiloh, the Tabernacle and Ark of the Covenant were kept for many years. Today, workers are excavating the ancient city of Shiloh. This week on The Land and the Book, we'll talk with an archaeologist who shares...

Suffering. It's the thing we run from--the thing we dread. But we're not alone. And we're not the first. Many of the Bible names you know and love faced suffering of all kinds. What lessons did they learn? What wisdom did they leave for us in Scripture? This week on The Land and the Book, our special guest is Joni Tada. You’ll be encouraged...

Starting well in life seems to come naturally for many. We're excited. Enthused. Ready to move out and make our mark. But then…along comes middle age…and the second half. And a surprisingly few of us—even as believers—end up finishing well. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll meet an Old Testament character...

Eden, Sinai, Tabor, and Zion. In the Bible, these four mountain-top encounters with God unify the Bible's grand story. When you and I read Scripture with attentiveness to symbols and images—such as mountains—the Bible's overarching story emerges. Better yet, we encounter God Himself in His Word. This week on The Land and the Book,...

Should Christians support the modern state of Israel? How should we view Israel, the Jewish people, and the church? What makes Israel so special? We’re hearing a lot of questions like these in our day. So—how SHOULD Christians think about Israel? Does the Bible really offer a clear road map on any of this? Short answer: yes! And...

Christians claim that Jesus is the Messiah. But does the Old Testament confirm this? If so, where? This week on The Land and the Book, David Brickner dives into 12 Old Testament prophecies that point to God’s promise of the Messiah Jesus. Plus, you’ll hear a complete update on major news stories from the Middle East. And you’ll...

Persecution in the Middle East. The trends are disturbing. And few people have a better grip on what’s happening there than Todd Nettleton of Voice of the Martyrs. This week on The Land and the Book, he shares firsthand accounts from his recent trips to the Middle East. Some of these stories offer amazing hope. And you’ll be sharing...

You know all about celebrating Christmas. But what about searching for Christmas? You say, "Why would I need to do that?" Because, as a culture, we've lost some significant parts of the advent story. This week on The Land and the Book, we sit down with J.D. Grear for compelling insights. And you won’t want to miss Charlie Dyer’s...