Near Migdal, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
Magdala's Hall of Fame
Famous feet walked these shores
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
1. Magdala's Hall of Fame Marker
Magdala was the hometown of Mary Magdalene - one of Jesus' most faithful followers.
Luke 4:15, Matthew 4:23; 9:35; Mark 1:39 "Jesus went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people."
Considering the geographical location of the nearby Via Maris and the amount of time Jesus spent in this area during the 3 years of his public life, it is highly probable that Jesus ministered here. The Gospels describe Jesus as going through all Galilee teaching in the synagogues.
Matthew 15:39 "And sending away the crowds, Jesus got into the boat and came to the region of Magadan (Magadala)."
Roman historian Josephus Flavius also counted Magdala as his hometown from 66-67 AD.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Heroes.
Location. 32° 49.593′ N, 35° 30.834′ E. Marker is near Migdal, Northern District. Marker can be reached from Northern District Route 90 just east of Northern District Route 807, on the right when traveling north. This marker is located in the midst of the archaeological ruins at the Magdala archaeological excavation site. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Domestic Housing Area (within shouting distance of this
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More about this marker. This marker is located in the Magdala archaeological excavation site, in the ruins of the ancient Jewish village. It is my impression that these ancient Jewish ruins are very significant in both the historical and archaeological record of ancient Judaism, because several of the artifacts and structural elements that were found in the ruins of this village are now on display in the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Magdala is also part of the Biblical record, being a site that was visited by Jesus, as mentioned
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
2. Magdala's Hall of Fame Marker
View of the marker looking west along a park walking path.
The illustrations that were drawn on this marker were done by Danielle Storey of www.dstoreystudio.com
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
3. Magdala's Hall of Fame Marker
View of the marker in the foreground, and off to the northeast, is seen the structure that shelters the ruins of the synagogue.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, April 5, 2019
4. Magdala's Hall of Fame Marker
Distant view of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 12, 2019, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
