Sea of galilee

Journeying Through the Holy Land: 10 Sacred Sites Visited by Jesus

When embarking on a journey to Israel as a Christian pilgrim, there's a profound desire to walk and follow in the footsteps that Jesus walked, to feel the sacre...

How Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is Observed in Israel: Traditions and Customs.

Yom Kippur, referred to additionally as the Day of Atonement, is the most solemn and significant day in the Jewish calendar. A time for deep reflection, repent...

10 Most Meaningful Events in Jesus’ Life and Where They Took Place

Jesus Christ's life is full of meaningful moments, so much so that it is hard to choose just 10 of the most important events in His life. These events occurred ...

Bringing Safed (Tzfat), Israel to life through the Artza Holy Land blog

Bringing Israel to life through the Artza Holy Land blog. In this series, you will be taken on an immersive journey through the Holy Land. Exploring ancient, bi...

Bringing Mount Tabor, Israel to life through the Artza Holy Land blog

Embark on a journey and travel to the Holy Land through the lens of the 'Holy Land Artza Blog' series. Experience the Spiritual Significance of Mount Tabor: A G...

The Importance of the Sea of Galilee in the Bible

The Sea of Galilee is the largest freshwater lake in Israel and is the primary water source for the country. The Sea of Galilee is very important in the Bible a...

What Is the Golan Heights?

The rugged plateau of the Golan Heights stretches south from the Anti-Lebanon Mountains and encompasses the borders of Syria and Israel. Israel currently occupi...

Did Jesus fish in the Sea of Galilee?

I was looking at some Christian artwork the other day, and it looked Jesus was helping the men catch fish in the Lake of Genesareth. If so, what fish did he cat...

Where exactly did Jesus walk on water?

I know that the Sea of Galilee lies between Israel and the heights of Golan, but where did Jesus go when he walked on water? I would really like to visit the ...

8 Interesting Facts About the Sea of Galilee

The Sea of Galilee, also known as Lake Tiberias or the Kinneret, has become an attraction for Christian pilgrims. It was here that Jesus walked on water, and al...

Is the Sea of Galilee stormy?

I'm intrigued by the Sea of Galilee's weather patterns. Does it have storms? If so, how big are they?

What kind of fish are in the Sea of Galilee?

I've been wondering about the wildlife in the Sea of Galilee. Are there still fish in that sea? If so, how many types of fish are there?

What is the Sea of Galilee called today?

It seems like the Sea of Galilee has gone by a few names. What is it known as today? Is the Sea of Galilee the same as the Dead Sea?

Who did Jesus call by the Sea of Galilee?

I know that Jesus did many things by the Sea of Galilee, but I don't know who he called upon. Can you please tell me who he called out to and why?

What is the name of Capernaum today?

Does Capernaum exist today?

Is it still around? Where is Capernaum situated?

Why Was the Galilee Important to Jesus?

Jesus spent most of his life in the Galilee, and the region of Galilee features prominently in the Bible. This post goes on to explain why this place is so sign...