Leaving Nazareth, Jesus went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali – to fulfil what was said through the prophet Isaiah. Matthew 4:13
A sign at the entrance of Capernaum |
Capernaum - The Town of Jesus |
Part of the site at Capernaum |
Ruins of Capernaum, dating from the time of Jesus |
Close up of some of the ruins at Capernaum |
Symbols carved into part of the ruins |
The ruins of Simon Peter's house as seen from the observation centre |
Close up of the remains of some of the other buildings |
A view of the ruins at Capernaum (360 Panorama) |
They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Mark 1:21-22
Capernaum Synagogue |
Local sign explaining about Capernaum Synagogue |
Part of Capernaum Synagogue |
Close up of one of the synagogue pillars |
The different coloured stones from the different time periods |
Outer wall of the synagogue |
Capernaum Synagogue (360 Panorama) |
As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will send you out to fish for people.’ At once they left their nets and followed him. Mark 1:16-18
Rocky shore at Capernaum |
A viewing terrace overlooking Lake Galilee |
The shore of Lake Galilee at Capernaum (360 Panorama) |