Ancient Peoples & Beautiful Gardens
The LORD is on a mission to confront evil and establish His just rule throughout the world. He saves those enslaved to evil, teaches them his ways, and guides them towards a promised land where they can live responsible free lives under His protection.
This is the story of Moses and the Exodus, the journey out of slavery into freedom from evil and oppression.
Exodus – The Journey of Moses from Slavery to Freedom Read More »
Who was this woman whose name was given to the Sinai’s highest mountain, the world’s oldest working monastery, and the town chosen to be a centre for the three Abrahamic faiths?
Saint Katrina as the Sinai Bedouin call her, is remembered for her remarkable faith, persuasive powers, and courage. So how did this teenager become the patron saint for unmarried women, scholars, students, philosophers, and librarians?
12 Remarkable things about Saint Catherine Read More »
The Gulf of Aqaba is home to over 100 coral species, 800 fish species, mammals such as dolphins, whales and whale sharks and endangered species such as manta rays and scalloped hammerheads. The narrow gap at the Straits of Tiran produces strong currents which help to attract such abundant marine life.
What Lives within the Gulf of Aqaba? Read More »
Dahab is home to a collection of various animals, many of which roam the streets. Dogs and cats are common. Flocks of goats, owned by local Bedouin families, are often seen wandering around Dahab looking for greenery or a tasty piece of cardboard to eat.
Dahab has changed from an isolated Bedouin oasis to an international hippy hang-out, to a trendy Egyptian tourist resort, yet it remains a unique place with a remarkably rich array of cultures within such a small town.
Dahab History and Culture Read More »
The Bedouin are traditionally Arab nomads desert dwellers. They live throughout the Middle East and Arabia. The Bedouin of South Sinai say they originally came from the Arabian Peninsula. They are now usually settled in towns and villages, yet still value their freedom and independence above all else. Their way of life and culture are remarkably similar to the stories of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, in the Bible.
To this day not everyone agrees where Mount Sinai is.
Below is a summary of the most popular theories.
Where is the Real Mount Sinai? Read More »
Baksheesh is an established way of life in Egypt. When one starts to understand how it serves as a vital part of the social insurance system for Egyptian workers it can stop being an inconvenience and become a life-affirming experience for everyone involved.
Tipping ‘’Baksheesh’’ in the Sinai Read More »
The law given to Moses and the children of Israel in the Sinai offers significant insights into God’s practical provision for the poor, emphasising social justice, compassion, and communal responsibility.
How Does the Sinai Covenant Provide for Poor People? Read More »
Jebel Mousa, Abbas, and Catherine’s, the three greatest mountains in the Sinai and what to know about them.
Three Sinai Mountains Read More »
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