Tissot Painting
James Tissot (French, 1836-1902). Jesus Traveling, 1886-1894. Oil on board. Brooklyn Museum.

May Iyyar
 
Sun. 25 26 Jesus, family, friends begin the 5-day walk to the Feast of Weeks, Capernaum to Lower Galilee. sign-in
 
Mon. 26 27 Talking with friends. Walking to the Jerusalem feast, Lower Galilee to Jezreel Valley.  
 
Tue. 27 28 Walking with holiday caravans on crowded roads, Scythopolis (Beit-She'an) to Jordan Valley.  
 
Wed. 28 29 Walking south. Wading through cold rivers, Jordan Valley.  
 
Thu. 29 30 Walking up the steep Jericho Road to the feast, Jericho to Jerusalem.  
 
Fri. 30 01 New Moon. City is quiet. Special temple rites, Jerusalem.  
 
Sat. 31 02 Sabbath. Locals, out-of-towners crowd in. Synagogue reading: temple duties, Jerusalem.