Capernaum - Wikipedia
Capernaum (/ k ə ˈ p ɜːr n eɪ ə m,-n i ə m / kə-PUR-nay-əm, -nee-əm; [1] Hebrew: כְּפַר נַחוּם, romanized: Kfar Naḥum, lit. 'Nahum's village'; Arabic: كَفْرْ نَاحُومْ, romanized: Kafr Nāḥūm) was a fishing village established during the time of the Hasmoneans, located on the northern shore of the Sea ...
Why Was Capernaum Such an Important City in the Bible?
Sep 15, 2023 · Located along the Via Maris, Capernaum was located on the main trade route between Damascus and Egypt. It was an important commercial stop on that trade route, and the largest number of workers chose fishing as their vocation (others were farmers and merchants).
What is the significance of Capernaum in the Bible?
Jan 12, 2023 · Capernaum was a city located on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is significant in Scripture because Capernaum was the chosen home city of Jesus after He was driven from Nazareth by the religious officials (Luke 4:16, 28–30).
Capernaum Synagogue - Bible History
Ancient Capernaum Synagogue Painted Sketch of the Synagogue at Capernaum This painting reveals how the synagogue looked according to the ruins that were discovered at the site of ancient Capernaum.
Bible Map: Capernaum
In Scripture Capernaum is not mentioned outside the Gospels. When Jesus finally departed from Nazareth, He dwelt in Capernaum (Matthew 4:13) and made it the main center of His activity during a large part of His public ministry.
Archaeology in Israel: Capernaum - Jewish Virtual Library
Capernaum was first established during the Hellenistic period (2nd century BCE). During the period of Jesus' activity in the Galilee (beginning of the 1st century CE), it was a large Jewish village.
Ancient Capernaum, the Synagogue, and the House of Peter
Jan 19, 2018 · Ancient Capernaum at the time of the ministry of Jesus was the home of Peter, James, John, Andrew, and Matthew, although Peter and Andrew had moved there from their earlier home of Bethsaida (Mark 1:16-29; Matthew 9:9; John 1:44).
Capernaum Synagogue - Madain Project (en)
The Capernaum Synagogue also known as the White Synagogue is a fourth century CE Jewish temple in the ancient fishing village of Capernaum, built on the remains of an earlier first century CE synagogue.
Capernaum – The town of Jesus - Traveling in Israel
Capernaum is mentioned more than fifty times in the New Testament, making it the most-mentioned place after Jerusalem. The teachings, allegories and preaching of Jesus originate in this area – he speaks of water, ships, fish and fishermen.
Capernaum - BiblePlaces.com
Populated from the 2nd century BC to the 7th century AD, Capernaum was built along the edge of the Sea of Galilee and had up to 1,500 residents. Today the ruins are owned by two churches: the Franciscans control the western portion with the synagogue and the Greek Orthodox property is marked by the white church with red domes.