In our last post we mentioned the obvious fact that sheep need shepherds. When you consider the terrain and climate of the wilderness of Judea, it becomes even more clear that shepherds were/are needed to lead sheep to pasturage and water.
Judean Desert. Shepherds are needed to lead sheep to grazing and water. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
Over the years the sheep as well as goats carve out paths in the rugged terrain.
Trails worn by sheep & goat in Judean Desert. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
Scenes such as this below are basically unchanged from the days of the patriarchs thousands of years ago.
Such scenes illustrate life in biblical times. Photo ©Leon Mauldin.
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