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Capernaum, The Town of Jesus

Capernaum The Town of JesusAfter visiting what is believed to be the site of the Sermon on the Mount, we headed to Capernaum, you know, the town of Jesus!  This place is amazing and I only wish we had, had more time here.  We saw so much on that first full day of touring that I felt like we were flying through the amazing biblical sites. 

Capernaum House of Peter buildingThere are many ancient ruins in old Capernaum, but in the back of the photo in the building is what is believed to be the house of Peter. 

st peter's houseThis is the inside of the building.  In the back is a shrine and there are benches all around for people to sit and pray.  In the middle of the room and under glass is the spot that is believed to have been Peter’s house. 

Inside St Peter's HouseBeneath the glass are ruins from the 1st through 4th centuries.  It is believed that this is the place of Peter’s house from as far back as the 1st Century.  Two churches were constructed over it to preserve and commemorate the spot. 

Capernaum on the Sea of GalileeOutside the ruins with the beautiful Sea of Galilee and mountains in the back ground was gorgeous! 

Capernaum Ruins of Old Roman Town from Biblical TimesWe were told that the dark stone ruins in front of the old Jewish Synagogue were from Biblical times.  It’s so hard to imagine something that has been there that long! 

Capernaum Synagogue I was hereHere is our token, “We were here” shot.  I was amazed at the ornate beauty of the buildings and carvings that were done so long ago.  The Synagogue was built in the 4th Century over the foundations of what is thought to be a 1st Century Synagogue. 

This is the actual city of Capernaum from the Bible, the town of Jesus!!

Matthew 4:13-16New King James Version (NKJV)

13 And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah the prophet, saying:

15 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,
By the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles:
16 The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light,
And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death
Light has dawned.”

Esther

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6 Comments Filed Under: Israel, Travel

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  1. Deb says

    June 15, 2015 at 8:56 am

    It looks like you were blessed with incredible weather during your trip!

    I’m like you, Esther ~ instead of “flying through” all the Biblical sites, I would prefer a much slower pace where I could spend more time to explore, ponder, and truly treasure the unique significance of each site.

    Otherwise I start to feel rushed and overwhelmed….and then I can’t appreciate or even remember everything that we saw as it all begins to run together….

    It’s so nice that your blog provides a place for you to chronicle the photos and memories of your trip!

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    • EstherIrish says

      June 15, 2015 at 9:44 am

      Yes, the weather could not have been more perfect. It was sunny and beautiful. Thanks so much for stopping by Deb!

      Reply
  2. Crystal & Comp says

    June 15, 2015 at 9:36 am

    Wow!! This is a trip of a lifetime!

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    • EstherIrish says

      June 15, 2015 at 9:45 am

      It really was Crystal. Such a neat experience!

      Reply
  3. Christa says

    June 15, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    Another extraordinary post. What a blessing for you to go on this trip, and what a pleasure for us that you are sharing it. Can’t get enough of your beautiful photos.

    Reply
    • EstherIrish says

      June 15, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      Christa, thank you so much for going on the journey with me! 🙂

      Reply

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