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<\/a><\/p>\nTel Megiddo (Armageddon in the Bible)<\/h2>\n
At the base of the tel (hill\/mound) starting our walk up to the ruins of the city. City gate from the Canaanite period Inside the Canaanite gate.\u00a0 The city date from the Solomonic period is up and to the right of this photo City gate from the Solomonic period (center passage is sealed with stones) Ruins of a Canaanite worship space \/ temple The oldest example in Israel of a Canaanite altar (round) Looking out over the Jezreel Battle where the final battle of Armageddon (Har Megiddo) will be fought<\/p>\n This looks like a well or cistern, but it is actually a grain silo.\u00a0 Megiddo was a military city where many horses and chariots were kept. Ruins of stables Feeding and watering troughs for horses These stairs lead down to a tunnel that provided water from a source outside the city. Walking through the tunnel (you can’t see it but there is water under the “bridge” where we are walking. This is the beginning of our ascent to the peak of Mt. Arbel Looking out on the sheer cliffs of Mt. Arbel (and the cities and villages of northern Galilee below) A Bible study at the top of Mt. Arbel The entrance to the site of Capernaum (a fishing village during the 1st century mentioned several times in the Gospels) Ruins of a 4th century Byzantine synagouge A modern catholic church literally built “over” the traditional site of Peter’s house in Capernaum. Multiple churches were built on the traditional site of Peter’s house.\u00a0 The actual house is the square walls at the center. Ruins of other houses (walls) in Capernaum The “white” synagogue dates from the 4th century AD, but is thought to be built on the foundation of an earlier (possibly 1st century) synagogue.\u00a0 Jesus activity at the Capernaum synagogue is documented multiple times in the Gospel accounts. Here you can clearly see how the “white” synagogue sits on the foundation (black stone) of an earlier structure. Inside the ruins of the 4th century synagogue Additional ornamental pieces excavated from the white synagogue. More ruins in Capernaum This was probably the most interesting site we’ve visited so far.\u00a0 So many first century ruins no longer exist in situ (or have other structures – usually churches – built on top of them).\u00a0 In 2009, archeologists unearthed the ruins of this first century synagogue in Magdala.\u00a0 While not mentioned in the New Testament, because of it’s proximity to Capernaum (Jesus’ home base in Galiee) and the fact that one of his closest followers was from this village (Mary Magdalene) it is VERY LIKELY that Jesus taught in this synagogue.<\/p>\n Central stone in the 1st century synagogue, likely used as a table to roll out the Torah scroll when it was read. Tile mosaic floor of the 1st century synagogue Entrance to the 1st century synagogue Site of the market in Magdala A modern church built in Magdala by the Roman Catholic church, but available for use by all denominations.\u00a0 It specifically honors women from the New Testament. Prayer chapels, each with a mosaic depicting events from Jesus ministry Main Sanctuary<\/p>\n This prayer chapel (on the basement level) has been repaved with 1st century stones excavated from the streets of Magdala.\u00a0 It is set up like a synagogue (stone benches along the walls, six pillars, and a space in the front for the Torah scroll.\u00a0 The painting depicts the healing of a woman afflicted with a hemorrhage when she touched Jesus’ robe. The lobby area outside the main sanctuary. Example of a Tomb Our guide commented that most old cave tombs in Israel (like the one Jesus was buried in) have their round sealing stones stolen (to be used as building materials).\u00a0 We drove past an intact example, but … Continue reading <\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a> <\/a> <\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nMt. Arbel (northern Galilee)<\/h2>\n
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