The Sea of Galilee
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.
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