Capernaum in Kinneret, Northern District, Israel — West Asia (the Levant in the Middle East)
Sea of Galilee
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2023
1. Sea of Galilee Marker
•Fishermen Simon (Peter) and his brother Andrew were called by Jesus on these shores; they dropped their nets then and there to follow him
•Jesus walked on these waters to the storm-tossed boat holding Peter and other disciples
•Jesus fed thousands of followers with only five loaves and a few fishes, caught in these waters
One of the world's most historic bodies of water, the Sea of Galilee is also known as the Kinneret, because its shape recalls the ancient Hebrew kinnor or harp, which King David famously played to compose and sing the Psalms. Other names are Sea of Gennèsaret (a Greek version of Kinneret), and Lake Tiberias (after the nearby city Herod Antipas built for Roman Emperor Tiberius).
But when the Gospels mention a sea or a shore, it is almost always to these waters - as the Sea of Galilee -that they refer. Actually, only St. Luke refers to them (correctly) as a "lake".
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Places.
Location. 32° 52.805′ N, 35° 34.498′ E. Marker is in Capernaum, Northern District
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capharnaum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Memorial Church of St. Peter (within shouting distance of this marker); Excavations in Capharnaum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Capharnaum (within shouting distance of this marker); The House of Peter (within shouting distance of this marker); The Synagogue of Capharnaum (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Capharnaum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Synagogue of Jesus (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Capernaum.
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, March 8, 2023
2. Sea of Galilee Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
