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Why do you think geography has been given so little attention by Bible readers?
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We often do not realize the significance of the geographical place that an event happened and may not have the tools or resources to study about the meaning in depth. Also, we read for the spiritual teachings of the Bible and may think that the physical landscape, and natural history of a region that is far removed from our home country is less important somehow.
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I think the reason why so many readers of the Bible give so little attention to the geographical connections to the text comes from their desire to know the teachings of the Bible as it relates to our relationship with God. Many times we read about a place or geographic feature and we care less about that then what the text is trying to reveal about God and our relationship to Him. It doesn’t seem like the “main” thing and often falls into the same category as some of the cultural practices and historic references when it comes to our interest in it.
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Not as much attention is focused on the time period when Jesus was on the earth as to the volume of what he was preaching to the people. His followers were looking for a Leader to lift them immediately out of the morass called their life, then they were at looking of the future of a Christ like life.
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I believe that the Bible focuses more on a relationship with Jesus Christ. The importance of being an example for living for Jesus Christ and being available to be used.
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It is not stressed by the modern church.