In addition to the mountains that define the terrain of Palestine are the rivers that run in the land. Though few in number, these rivers have played a prominent role in the unfolding drama of redemption. First are the wadis of the wilderness. Strangers to the unique behavior of the wadi may be surprised at the sudden appearance or disappearance of their waters. More than one unfortunate, unsuspecting person has chosen the crevice of a dried wadi as a natural place to pitch camp or situate