• Study Number 1—A Visit to the Promised Land
    “All Scripture Is Inspired of God and Beneficial”

    • A. SEACOAST OF THE GREAT SEA

      4. What are the characteristics and climate of the seacoast?

      4 Beginning our visit from the west, we view first the seacoast stretching along the beautiful, blue Mediterranean. Because of large stretches of sand dunes, the only good natural harbor below Mount Carmel is at Joppa; but north of Carmel there are several good natural harbors. The Phoenicians, who lived in the country along this part of the coast, became a famous seafaring people. The average annual temperature along the sunny seacoast is a pleasant 67° F. [19° C.], though the summers are very hot, with an average daytime temperature of about 93° F. [34° C.] in Gaza.