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The Land and the Book

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February 15, 2025

Mapping the Holy Land

When were the first maps of the Holy Land created? And what tools did those ancient cartographers use to measure distances and land masses? How do today’s maps of the region influence the Arab-Israeli conflict? That’s our focus this week on The Land and the Book. As always, we’ll take plenty of time to answer your Bible questions—plus bring you the latest headlines from the Middle. East. That’s all this week on The Land and the Book.

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February 08, 2025

A Visit with Sarai

Before she was Sarah, she was Sarai. A devoted wife, she is perhaps best known for her lack of faith when God promised she would have a child in her own age. But have we misjudged her? This week on The Land and the Book, it's a visit with Sarai. We'll get to know her background and the cultural details that make her story come alive. Plus…a look at the top stories coming out of the Middle East. That's The Land and the Book.

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February 01, 2025

Why Biblical Covenants Are Still a Big Deal

Throughout Scripture, we encounter lots of different covenants. These are promises and agreements that God has made. Why are they so central to understanding Scripture—and the heart of God Himself? Why don’t we talk more about them? This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll discover why biblical covenants are still a big deal. And, of course, we'll cover all the major news stories from the Middle East—answer your Bible questions—and enjoy Charlie Dyer’s and more—on The Land and the Book.

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Dr. Charlie Dyer

Dr. Charlie Dyer served as provost and professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute before becoming host of The Land and the Book radio program. Dr. Dyer is an Old Testament scholar as well as an authority on Middle Eastern history and religion. For over 40 years he has traveled extensively throughout Israel and the Middle East. Dr. Dyer has authored and co-edited many books on the Middle East and the Old Testament, including Who Owns the Land?Experiencing the Land of the BookThe Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land30 Days in the Land with Jesus, and 30 Days in the Land of Psalms

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Jon Gauger

Jon has worked at Moody Radio for more than three decades. In addition to hosting Today in the Word Radio and Moody Presents with Dr. Mark Jobe, Jon produces and hosts The Land and the Book. He writes and produces a weekly commentary, creates special documentaries, and has traveled to more than 35 countries covering stories for Moody Radio and training international broadcasting partners. Jon is the author of If I Could Do It All Over Again and Kids Say the Wisest Things. Jon, his wife, Diana, and their two grown children are all Moody graduates.

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Dr. Gerald Peterman

Dr. Gerald Peterman is Field Chair of Bible and Theology and professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute. He hosts our weekly listener question-and-answer segment.

The Land and the Book

The Land and the Book

Does the Middle East seem like a confusing, complex tapestry of people and events? For a unique biblical perspective, join Dr. Charlie Dyer and Jon Gauger for The Land and the Book. Every week this gifted team brings you terrific stories of God at work as they explore biblical, archaeological, and prophetic events. Enjoy great guests, intriguing listener questions, and more!