Capernaum - Wikipedia
The ruins of a later building, among the oldest synagogues in the world, were identified by Wilson. The large, ornately carved, white building stones of the synagogue stood out prominently among the smaller, plain blocks of local black basalt used for …
The House of Peter: The Home of Jesus in Capernaum?
Oct 10, 2024 · Beneath the foundations of this octagonal Byzantine martyrium church at Capernaum, archaeologists made one of the most exciting Biblical archaeology discoveries: a simple first-century A.D. home that may have been the …
Archaeology in Israel: Capernaum - Jewish Virtual Library
Its ruins were known in Arabic as Tel Hum, preserving the ancient Hebrew name Kfar Nahum (the village of Nahum). The remains of the buildings and of the synagogue were identified in 1838 by Eduard Robinson as Capernaum of the New Testament period and have since then attracted many researchers, primarily Christians.
CAPERNAUM, ISRAEL - Peter's House, Synagogue, Ruins (Photos)
Capernaum ('Kfer Nahum' in Hebrew, meaning, 'village of Nahum') was a fishing village on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. Capernaum served as Jesus' base during his three year ministry. Excavation of the ruins of Capernaum has unearthed Peter's house and the synagogues in which Jesus taught.
Capernaum - The town of Jesus - BibleWalks 500+ sites
Feb 23, 2023 · Today, the ruins of the ancient city of Capernaum are a popular tourist destination and a place of pilgrimage for Christians. Visitors to Capernaum can see the remains of the ancient village, including the remains of houses, a synagogue, and a …
Archaeology in Israel: The Synagogue at Capernaum - Jewish Virtual Library
The ruins of a great synagogue were first identified in 1866 during a survey by the British cartographer Captain Charles W. Wilson. Partially reconstructed in 1926, the dating of the Capernaum synagogue continues to be a matter of debate.
Capernaum | Ancient City, Sea of Galilee | Britannica
Capernaum, ancient city on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel. It was Jesus’ second home and, during the period of his life, a garrison town, an administrative centre, and a customs station.
Ruins of Capernaum - That the World May Know
Watch Ruins of Capernaum on That the World May Know. Stream or download HD movies to a ton of devices. - This aerial view shows the remains of Capernaum, a small village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee ("Capernaum" comes from the Hebrew Kfar Nahum, which means "Nahum's Village").
FOOTSTEPS: Three Things in Capernaum that Peter Likely Saw
Jul 8, 2019 · Today the ruins of Capernaum at Tell Hum are a popular tourist destination on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
Capernaum - Tourist Israel
Capernaum is one of Israel’s most sacred Christian pilgrimage sites where believers can sit on the stone benches in the ancient synagogue where Jesus would have sat and walk the streets he would have walked.