NAZARETH, Israel - We climbed the narrow streets of Jesus' boyhood home in Nazareth and looked out from a steep ridge. Did he really walk here? A broad valley winds northeast toward the Sea of Galilee ...

It is a captivating idea for the less formal traveler with good footwear (and a well-filled water bottle). Given the ongoing conflict in the area, the idea of hiking in Israel might seem unwise. But ...

For centuries, the town of Bethlehem has been synonymous with the birth of Jesus, its name etched into Christian tradition. Depictions of the Nativity, replete with shepherds, wise men, and a humble ...