12 Questions
What geographical feature to the west of Palestine shaped its boundaries?
Mediterranean Sea
What mountain lies to the north of Palestine?
Mount Hermon
What desert lies to the south of Palestine?
Negeb desert
What geographical feature limited the Philistines from moving to the interior parts of the country?
Blockage by the Israelites
Where was the ministerial scene of Jesus mainly located?
Judean hills
What was the average height of the hills in Palestine?
2000 feet
What was the approximate elevation of the Sea of Galilee in comparison to the Great Sea?
685 feet below
Why was the hot and humid climate in the valley a discouragement for building cities?
Hot and humid climate
What other name was given to the Dead Sea?
Salt Sea
In which provinces did Jesus spend most of his time according to the New Testament?
Judea, Samaria, and Galilee
What were the two primary seasons in Palestine?
Summer and winter
Approximately how many people lived in Palestine at the time of Jesus?
About half a million
Explore the general background of the New Testament with a focus on the land of Palestine and the historical association with the Philistines. Learn about the geographical sketch and the origins of the name 'Palestine'.
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