
Galilee - Wikipedia
The Galilee attracts many Christian pilgrims, as many of the miracles of Jesus occurred, according to the New Testament, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee—including his walking on …
What Is the Galilee? - Biblical Archaeology Society
Jun 2, 2025 · A hilly and rocky area, the Galilee encompasses several major ridges and mountains, including the Mt. of Beatitudes and Mt Tabor. Of course, it also features the …
Galilee | History, Geography & Religion of Israel | Britannica
Nov 21, 2025 · Galilee, northernmost region of ancient Palestine, corresponding to modern northern Israel. Its biblical boundaries are indistinct; conflicting readings leave clear only that it …
What is the significance of Galilee in the Bible?
Jul 18, 2024 · Galilee is most notable for being the home of our Lord Jesus Christ. More specifically, Lower Galilee is where Jesus grew up and spent the better part of His earthly life …
Galilee - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway
At Herod’s death in 4 b.c., Galilee fell to Antipas who made his capital at Tiberias on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, naming it after the emperor. Herod Antipas reigned over Galilee …
Bible Map: Galilee
GALILEE gal'-i-le (ha-galil, hagelilah, literally, "the circuit" or "district"; he Galilaia): 1. Galilee of the Nations: Kedesh, the city of refuge, is described as lying in Galilee, in Mt. Naphtali (Joshua …
GALILEE - JewishEncyclopedia.com
According to Sheb. ix. 2, Galilee was divided into three parts: Upper Galilee (above Kefar Ḥananyah, where no sycamores are found), Lower Galilee (land of sycamores), and the plain …
The Galilee - Tourist Israel
The Galilee region has a hilly landscape with flat fertile plains and an almost Tuscan-style appearance. The famous Sea of Galilee and the Jordan River are found in this region, along …
What Happened at the Sea of Galilee in the Bible?
Jul 29, 2025 · Jesus performed many miracles near the Sea of Galilee. The story where Peter walks on water shows us that we need to step out in faith and believe God can perform a miracle.
Biblical Geography: The Galilee - Catholic Resources
Oct 12, 2022 · Galilee (Hebrew galil; Greek galilaia) probably means "circle" or "district." " Galilee of the gentiles " (Isaiah 9:1; cf. Matt 4:19) could also be translated "region of the nations," …