A Vacation by The Sea of Galilee
Our journey began in Tiberias
The Sea of Galilee and the surrounding townships are of more than coincidental significance. Some consider this place a type of an earthly Garden of Eden. It was here by these waters that Jesus chose His first disciples and eagerly preached the gospel of the Kingdom of God. According to the Jews, Tiberias is of great significance right along with Jerusalem, Hebron and Safed. At one point Tiberias was the location for the high courts and priests known as the Sanhedrin. There was also a Christian community here. Several churches were built especially during the Byzantine and Crusader eras. One of these Crusader churches was dedicated to St. Peter. Mt. of Beatitudes
This is where Jesus gave His most famous Sermon on the Mount. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3 It was a most reverent place. Today a Catholic church, monastery and hostel stand here surrounded by beautiful gardens. The church, built in 1936-38, was under the special care and architecture of Barluzzi. The building is octagonal representing the eight Beatitudes. From here you overlook the beautiful Sea of Galilee. 
The Church of the Beatitudes
This is what you see when you first walk in...
A hymnal song about the beatitudina!
Scripture inscribed in stone
A beautiful view of the Sea of Galilee from the top of the Mount.
Tabgha (Heptapegon) "Seven Springs"
Here in Tabgha you will find two most significant places, The Church of the Feeding of the Multitude and The Church of the Primacy of St. Peter. A sanctuary dedicated to Peter stands on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee in Tabgha. Built by the Franciscans in 1933, this site holds tradition that Jesus appeared to his disciples following the resurrection and restored Simon Peter here following his denials. A flat rock known as the "Mensa Christi" of "Christ's Table" marks the site where the disciples ate that day. 
These words were inscribed below the statue.
Table above the rock where Jesus placed the bread and fish before feeding the five-thousand.
The feeding of the 5,000. This is a Byzantine mosaic commemorating Jesus' miracle performed in Tabgha on the northwestern shore
The "Mensa Christi" "Christ's Table"
Ancient steps leading down to the sea located outside the Church of the Primacy
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Nearby historical information
The Sea of Galilee from the northwestern side!
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Most Beautiful Sand Art!
Ilana Yahav - Sand Fantasy - Shalom
Ilana Yahav - Sand Fantasy - Shalom
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CAPERNAUM
Jesus made His way home to Capernaum by the sea...Matthew 4:12-13 Jesus chose to make Capernaum His headquarters, if you will, for the ministry. In Capernaum Jesus called disciples, befriended tax collectors, healed the sick and preached to the multitudes. You read of this in the gospels. Jesus performed a wonderful miracle here by raising Jairus' daughter from the dead. Capernaum is also located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. This village flourished until around the 7th and 8th centuries A.D. Located here is the remains of an elaborate synagogue that is dated back to the first century A.D. building. Next to this is a dwelling which, historically, is known as the home of St. Peter. 
Township Information
A Statue of Peter
Ruins of St. Peter's House
The Layout and design of Peter's house from the very beginning to now!
Ruins of the nearby synagogue
Original pillars inside the synagogue made of limestone and carved with original Jewish motifs
The Synagogue
Inscription on a pillar in the synagogue
Inside the church built on top of the ruins of St. Peter's house!
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Remember Jonah and the Whale? In Joppa, near the sea, you sea remnants of the story of the life of Jonah wherefrom he tried to s
The Ancient Jesus Boat
Jesus Boat Video
Amazing JESUS Boat, Ginosar, Israel
Discovery of ancient boat at Galilee in the drought of 1986
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"This boat is now on display at Man in the Galilee Museum. We actually saw this with our own eyes!"
The ancient Jesus Boat!
This could have very well been a boat that Jesus used during that time!
In Joppa, a local township and harbor off the sea, dwells the house of Simon the Tanner
Here in the book of Acts you see the word "Tanner" mentioned the only time in the bible. Peter stayed here at Simon's House while he brought the gospel to the people there. 
The House of Simon the Tanner!
The Galilee Experience!
The Galilee Experience!
Remembering Galilee
Breathtaking views of the sea!
Sailing the Sea!
Sailing the Sea!
Sunset on the Sea
Sunrise at Galilee
One of the most beautiful sunrises you will ever see!
Great Slideshow Video!
Sea of Galilee Slideshow
I decided to take a drive out to the Sea of Galilee from Haifa one day. It was a very enjoyable drive around the "sea" with stops at the Jordan River, Kursi, Caperham, and more. Enjoy!
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