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According to maps handed out by Syrian tourism booth, tourists can hire car in Damascus and drive all the way to Lake Kinneret
Did you know that tourists visiting Syria can drive from Damascus to the Sea of Galilee? According to the maps being distributed by the Syrians at the WTM tourism fair in London, this is indeed possible.? ?
Add comment November 8th, 2006
Magdala, the “Tower of Greatness”, is located 4 miles north of Tiberias. Today it is a small village of fishermen. At the time of Christ it was a city of considerable importance. According to Josephus, it had 40,000 inhabitants and a fleet of 230 boats. Josephus fortified the city before he deserted to the Romans. When the city fell to Titus, 6,700 Jews were killed, 6,000 of the strongest were sent to Nero to dig the Corinth Canal and 30,000 were auctioned off as slaves. Magdala became famous as it is the birthplace of MAry Magdalene, the woman Jesus healed from evil spirits and infirmities. Mary Magdalene then became one of the most devoted and faithful of Christs’ followwers. She followed Him to His death on Calvary. She was the first to come to the tomb on the day of His resurrection and the first to see the Risen Lord.
Add comment October 22nd, 2006
The Sea of Galilee is 13 miles long, 7 miles wide, 130-157 feet deep, 32 miles in circumference and 686 feet below sea level. The lake has been known by various names - Sea of Galilee, Tiberias, and Kinneret which comes from the Hebrew word for harp, as the sea is shaped like a harp. The sea is abundant in fish - carp, mullet, sardine, catfish and combfish. As in ancient times, the fish are still caught in nets. The water is pure and generally calm. Here, Jesus commanded the violent storm to be still; walked on the stormy water and healed great multitudes.
Add comment October 22nd, 2006
The name comes from the Greek word Heptapegon meaning seven springs. It is a place with a plentiful supply of water. Traditionally, this is the site where Jesus fed 5,000 with 5 loaves and two fish. Two successive Byzantine churches were built here in the 4th and 5th centuries. In 1932, the remains of a Byzantine church were discovered with the best preserved mosaic in all Israel. On the stone which served as the altar, there is a mosaic of a basket of loaves flanked by two fish. The floor is covered with a beautiful mosaic of birds, fish, beasts and flowers of the lake region. In 1934, a new church was built over the site of the Byzantine church. 200 yards away is the church of the Primacy, built in 1934 in basalt over a massive rock called the “Mensa Christi.”
Add comment October 22nd, 2006
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Tiberias is the largest city around the Sea of Galilee. Located on its western shore, its location produces a breathtaking view of the entire Sea of Galilee; its shores and mountains surround it.Tiberias was named after the Roman emperor Tiberius who ruled from 14-37 AD. It was a gift by Antipas the son of King Herod. The surroundings of Tiberias were well populated throughout the centuries, and it was the center of a large fishing industry, it’s lake waters remarkably rich in fish. Numerous trade routes\ intersected at the lake (Kinnereth). Of all ancient towns that flourished on its shores only Tiberias still exists today. Where the Jordan River leaves the Sea of Galilee is the site where tradition claims that John baptized Jesus. Many Christian pilgrims annually visit this holy site to be baptized. The Gospels tell of many episodes having happened there, including the meeting of James, John and Simon, the miraculous Draft of Fish, the Multiplication of the Loaves and the Walking on the Waters. |
Add comment September 6th, 2006