“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson
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When Jesus began his ministry he chose Capharnaum (Capernaum) as his home. He would set out from here on his journeys healing and teaching around the Sea of Galilee. It is here that he taught in the synagogue.
The went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. (Mark 1: 21-22)
Synagogue
Dated to the 5th century
. . .the synagogue, [is] dated to the fifth century AD by the coins and pottery found at the floor level of its wall. . .Many scholars agree that this synagogue stands on top of a basalt synagogue that goes back to the first century AD. It is almost certain that this earlier synagogue was the very synagogue that Jesus and his followers attended and the one where our Lord spoke about himself as the bread of life (John 6:59). Come and See: A Catholic Guide to the Holy Land, by Rev. Charles Samson, SSL
Ruins of the City
The Church of Saint Peter
The Church of Saint Peter in Capharnaum is built over Saint Peter's home in such a way that the ruins are still visible. It was remarkable.
On leaving the synagogue he entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Simon's mother-in-law was sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. (Mark 1: 29-31)
It was amazing to walk where Peter lived. The town where he and his family lived and walked the streets and worshiped together. Oh, the wonder of it all!
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Thanks be to God!!
Cathy
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Oh my goodness ... what an experience. One I'd like to have one day!
ReplyDeleteWow...your shares just make speechless!
ReplyDeleteWonder, indeed! How can anyone doubt the veracity of His work?
ReplyDeleteI am impressed with how they built the church without destroying the ruins - very creative!
What wonderful things you are encountering on this once in a lifetime trip to the Holy Land, it's so interesting to travel along with you and see it all through your eyes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your trip with us on Mosaic Monday.
What a wonderful voyage you had. Thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Hi Cathy, and thank you for sharing these amazing pictures from your visit.
ReplyDeleteWOW. Amazing place. Good shots.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos and so timely for the season ~ what a gift this trip was for you ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Week to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Cathy, It is amazing to see ruins so old. Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteYou'll always be so glad you were able to go and have all these wonderful photos to remember! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis has been an amazing tour!
ReplyDeleteWow - amazing and so interesting.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see where Jesus' taught. The old buildings alongside the new make for a great slice of history.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sense of history here.
ReplyDeleteWe were there in 2010 and loved it! That was one of the places I felt him the closest and strangly the least in Jerusalem.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful part of the world! Thanks for all the information, too.
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