tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post5340377331885400574..comments2008-01-29T20:47:19.421-06:00Todd Bolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06156730661243501832tbolen91@bibleplaces.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-79827326475272338092008-01-29T20:47:00.000-06:002008-01-29T20:47:00.000-06:00Patrick - at present I personally am only leading tours for students at schools with which I am associated - The Master's College and Dallas Theological Seminary. But there are many good options out there, including www.juc.edu for a study-type trip. A U.S. company that offers tours to Israel is www.morningstartours.com. And there are many other ways.Todd Bolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06156730661243501832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-54350874095246324012008-01-28T21:06:00.000-06:002008-01-28T21:06:00.000-06:00Hi Todd,<BR/><BR/>I would like to visit Israel and go on a tour to see the places where The Lord walked. I don't think I understand, do you offer tours to those who are not students of JUC? Where can I go for a reputable tour of the Holy Land, and how soon? Thank YouPatricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-50317328979524024202007-07-11T06:26:00.000-05:002007-07-11T06:26:00.000-05:00David - thanks for the comment. I would suggest you check with Dr. Tom Halstead at The Master's College (www.masters.edu) or Mark Wilson of the Seven Churches Network (www.sevenchurches.org/) for possibilities.Todd Bolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06156730661243501832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-29099302697120941122007-07-11T06:03:00.000-05:002007-07-11T06:03:00.000-05:00Hi Todd,<BR/><BR/>I'm a DTS alum who went with you to Israel in May 2001. That 3 week trip was the highlight of my seminary education and I can't imagine teaching the Bible the next 30 years without seeing the Holy Land the way I did with you. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Now, I have a sabbatical coming up and would like to do a footsteps of Paul tour. Any recommendations of tour companies...this will be for summer 2008.<BR/><BR/>Thanks and I love your blog!David B. Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11403419409516559359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-37200809953916384072007-07-01T22:09:00.000-05:002007-07-01T22:09:00.000-05:00Great list, Todd. A lot of wisdom there.Jonathan Moorheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03687367307942260277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-24559655166532107272007-06-27T11:39:00.000-05:002007-06-27T11:39:00.000-05:00Jimmy,<BR/>I didn't "pick up graduate work" until more than 30 years after I got my BS, so hang in there: it can be done! We crammed a 2-yr Masters into only 7 years of weekend classes.<BR/>My wife and I took a DTS study tour that Todd taught, and hope to do another. I believe a good guided trip like Todd leads is as safe as a travel in the US.<BR/>My son took the equivalent course at JUC several years ago when most cancelled due to safety concerns, but found (as we did) that news reporting gives a distorted view. (They could do the same to Dallas: "Don't go there - Kennedy was shot...")<BR/>By all means take your wife and do a real academic/class tour. You will see the Scriptures more accurately.Tom Brunsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-33648899549086449432007-06-27T07:01:00.000-05:002007-06-27T07:01:00.000-05:00Jimmy - any trip is better than no trip. And it certainly is safe. There are dangerous areas, but you won't know it if you're on a tour. My kids were born here and in their minds it's as safe to them as it was for me as a kid growing up in the Los Angeles suburbs - there is danger but it's far from where we were/are. I would agree with Zac - check out the three-week academic program at www.juc.edu. It's worth whatever sacrifice.Todd Bolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06156730661243501832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-3433783376971974022007-06-26T09:58:00.000-05:002007-06-26T09:58:00.000-05:00Zac<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the follow up. I'm sure if I go my wife will come with me. The truth is that (at 36) I'm just now picking up graduate work and would love just to go to school in Israel...but that's VERY unlikely.Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343125132563670692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-69863119107067087962007-06-26T09:51:00.000-05:002007-06-26T09:51:00.000-05:00Hi Todd,<BR/> Thanks for this post. We crossed paths a few times during my summer studies at JUC. Keep up the good work on your blog and your pics!<BR/><BR/>Jimmy - It seems to me the best academic trips in Israel are those with Todd or Jerusalem University College. And I hope you can talk your wife into going!Zac Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00606549822065305779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20570989.post-26063709186652029892007-06-26T09:27:00.000-05:002007-06-26T09:27:00.000-05:00I've never been to Israel and I've had a desire to go for a long time. However, there are a couple of issues (besides money). My wife is concerned about safety is one. The other is choosing a good tour group to go with...one that will focus on Biblical history based upon solid scholarship. Do you have any recommendations?Jimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16343125132563670692noreply@blogger.com