Ancient voices suggest Tarshish is a region in the Western Mediterranean, likely located in southeastern Spain.
Armed Escort to Avaris
We gained an armed escort visiting Avaris (Tell ed-Dab'a). There was little to see of this ancient capital, but the site is huge for understanding ancient Egypt and the Bible.
Swarming with Life!
The Biblical text swarms with life. Goats, trees, bees, and bears form part of a background against which prose narrative tells stories and poetic passages draw inspiration. Occasionally, the created order steps forward and occupies center stage: a lion mauls, an oak tree snares, a donkey speaks! Such moments are brief though, and nature returns to its more familiar role.