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Scripture study combined with Google Earth can provide a deeper understanding and appreciation for the teachings and life of Christ.
BYU teaching and learning consultant Taylor Halverson provided training at Campus Education Week on how to use Google Earth while studying the scriptures. Because Jesus Christ lived in a specific culture in a certain place, understanding the geographical context of his teachings can give greater insight into the power of Christ’s teaching.
Halverson, who has Ph.Ds in both Judaism and Christianity in Antiquity and Instructional Systems Technology, referenced several scriptural accounts of Christ teaching his disciples to show the power of understanding this context.
He first referenced the miracle of Christ feeding the 5,000. Halverson used Google Earth to show the size of the Sea of Galilee, the potential location of where Christ performed the miracle, and the city Magdala, where Christ went afterward. The resources on Google Earth allowed Halverson to show the lush, fertile area where this particular miracle took place.
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