Pastoral scenery in the hills of Judaea, between Bethlehem and Jerusalem

Pastoral scenery in the hills of Judaea, between Bethlehem and Jerusalem

Shepherds and flocks of sheep, as pictured here, are frequent themes in the Hebrew Bible – David, who’s native town was Bethlehem was a Shepherd. Goats, sheep, and shepherds also comprise the socio-economic context in some Gospel stories.

near Bethlehem

Central Hill