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- Capernaum - Wikipedia
Ancient Capernaum consisted of a grid of typical compounds of a type called by the Franciscan archaeologists "insula" (Latin for island) - a block of homes around a courtyard One such compound was called by them the sacra insula or "holy insula", which was found to have a complex history
- What is the significance of Capernaum in the Bible?
Capernaum was a city located on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee It is significant in Scripture because Capernaum was the chosen home city of Jesus after He was driven from Nazareth by the religious officials (Luke 4:16, 28–30)
- Home - Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Capernaum is the new tool of the Archdiocese Galveston-Houston for Pastoral Ministries and the Catholic Schools Office that will deliver, manage, and track selected training and formation
- 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
- Why Was Capernaum Such an Important City in the Bible?
Capernaum existed as a trading village of about 1500 people on the northwestern Galilean seashore to the south of Chorazin, and north of Gennesaret Its name originates from two Hebrew words, kfar (village) and Nachum (an unknown man’s name) In the Greek language, it means village of comfort
- Bible Map: Capernaum
In Scripture Capernaum is not mentioned outside the Gospels When Jesus finally departed from Nazareth, He dwelt in Capernaum (Matthew 4:13) and made it the main center of His activity during a large part of His public ministry
- Capernaum – The town of Jesus - Traveling in Israel
Capernaum is where Jesus lived as he carried out his mission Most of the chapters in the New Testament describe what happened when he was living in Capernaum – from his baptism to the last week of his life Jesus chose his twelve disciples in this area on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee
- The House of Peter: The Home of Jesus in Capernaum?
For much of his adult life, the home of Jesus was in Capernaum, a small fishing village on the Sea of Galilee
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