|
Sea of Galilee -
The Sea of Galilee
|
|

A small hill located near Tabgha and rising about 180 meters above the Sea of Galilee. It offers a magnificent view of the landscape made holy during the first years of Jesus’ activity. According to the tradition, it is the site where Jesus delivered his famous Sermon on the Mount.
“1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him. 2 And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying: 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land. 5 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5: 1-5)
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Chapel of the Primacy of St Peter |
|
|
|
|
Sea of Galilee -
The Sea of Galilee
|
|

It’s a Franciscan Chapel, located in Tabgha, about 300 meters east of the Church of the Multiplication, on the northwest shores of the Sea of Galilee. It stands over the place where Jesus appeared to his disciples for the third time following his resurrection, and invested Peter with his authority and commended him to “Feed my sheep”. (John 21:17)
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Sea of Galilee -
The Sea of Galilee
|
The Sea of Galilee General Overview

The Sea of Galilee, as mentioned in the New Testament (Matthew 4:18, Mark 1:16), is known by many different names; Sea of Tiberias – Called after the major city at the western shores, city of Tiberias, that was built in the Roman period to honor the Roman emperor Tiberius. Sea of Kinnereth (Joshua 19:35) – Called after the city of Kinnereth/ Chinnereth in olden times, the shape of the lake resembles a Kinor which is a harp in Hebrew. Lake of Gennesaret - Called after the Land of Gennesaret (Matthew 14:36) then it was known as Lake of Gennesar, which means the “gardens of the prince” – Called after the fertile plains located on the north west side of the lake that contained royal gardens to honor the roman Caesar Herod. Today, it’s known as Yam Kinneret (Hebrew) and Buhayrat Tabariyya, بحيرة طبريا (Arabic) by the locals.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
Tabgha (Dalmanutha – Tabgha) |
|
|
|
|
Sea of Galilee -
The Sea of Galilee
|
|

The area of the Sea of Galilee can be divided into two areas. The fertile valleys suited on the western shores of the Sea of Galilee are known by Tabgha. This area is located about 2.5 miles (4km) southeast of Capernaum. The Arabic name “Tabgha” is derived from the Greek “Heptapegon” that means seven springs. In ancient times, many springs flow in this area that helped operating water mills.
|
|
Read more...
|
|
Jerusalem Area -
Bethlehem
|
|

Milk Grotto is located to the south of the Church of the Nativity. It is considered sacred because, according to the tradition, the Holy Family took shelter here during the slaughter of the Innocents, before their flight to Egypt to escape the wrath of Herod. While Marry was nursing her child Jesus, a drop of milk fell on the ground of the cave turning it white.

|
|
Read more...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page 1 of 4 |
Copyright © 2009 HolyLandGateway.com | To advertise on this website please contact the Admin
We also Accept Wholesale Orders at Special Prices - Contact sales@holylandgateway.com