Travels of Jesusen-ushttp://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069180MapBuilder.Net630330Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:07:54 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069The Jordan river, or one of the brooks flowing into it, was the site of Jesus' Baptism by John the Baptist. It is not clear what point, see the link below for a discussion on it. John 1: 28: "These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing". For more info click here. 32.63185780462336 35.5689239501953132.6318578046233635.56892395019531629548Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:16:53 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069The area is located on the delta of the upper Jordan river, and was a fertile area with many ancient villages. It was a fishermen town, and the site of Jesus' two miracles. Mark 8:22: "And he cometh to Bethsaida; and they bring a blind man unto him..." For more info click here.32.89771388064867 35.6154441833496132.8977138806486735.61544418334961630448Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:39:58 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Caesarea Phillipi, or Panias, is located 3KM east of Tell Dan on the foothills of the Golan. It is a large springs, one of the sources of the Jordan. It was a major Hellenistic city. Jesus travels in this area, and Peter confesses that Jesus is Christ. Mark 8: 27-29: "And Jesus went out, and his disciples, into the towns of Caesarea Philippi: ... And Peter answereth and saith unto him, Thou art the Christ". 33.24771444106272 35.69421529769897533.2477144410627235.694215297698975630440Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:25:46 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Khirbet Cana is one of the most likely candidates for the site of Jesus's first miracle, turning water to wine. Although the traditional place is in the modern village of Kefar Kenna, closer (6KM) to Nazareth, there are other scholars that favour this featured site. John 2: "And the third day, there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee: and the mother of Jesus was there.... " For more info click here.32.81988339079103 35.3036212921142632.8198833907910335.30362129211426629474Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:19:46 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069This village is on the northern side of Sea of Galilee, and was the center of the activities of Jesus and his town during that time. A grand 4th C  Ad Synagogue was excavated, which stood over the Synagogue from the time of Jesus. Matthew 4:13: "And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim" For more info click here.32.88072245345544 35.5750608444213932.8807224534554435.57506084442139629117Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:10:33 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069The site is situated on the beginning of the road that climbs up to Jerusalem, about 30 Km west of the Holy City. It is believed to be the site of the village where Jesus, after resurrection, said farewell to Cleophas and his companion, according to Luke's Gospel. (Luke 24: 13-35) For more info click here.  31.838482688972906 34.98905181884765631.83848268897290634.989051818847656629536Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:08:52 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Ruins of  a Byzantine complex of cold and warm therapeutic powers springs in the Israeli controlled side of the Yarmuk river.  A popular modern complex was built nearby. Jesus visited in the city of Gaderenes (Gader), the city nearby to the hot springs (Mt 8:34,Mk 5:14-20).. For more info click here. 32.68285666595995 35.6665778160095232.6828566659599535.66657781600952630452Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:48:49 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Jericho is one of the first cities in the World, and located north to the dead sea. Jesus passes here on his final way to Jerusalem, and heals a blind man and converts Zacchaeus, the tax collector.  Mark 10:46: "And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging". 31.87169016695919 35.44423341751098631.8716901669591935.444233417510986629540Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:12:56 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069A 1st C AD fishing boat was found in the shores of the sea of Galilee, which may be from Jesus times. It is displayed in a museum in Kibbutz Ginnosar.  Mark 4: 37: "...he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships" For more info click here.32.84440429734253 35.5249571800231932.8444042973425335.52495718002319629577Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:32:00 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069The Synagogue church was built by the Crusaders. According to tradition, it is the site of the synagogue where Jesus first learned, prayed and later preached as a young man. Luke 4 15-16: "And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all. And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up for to read".  For more info click here.32.70359654605108 35.2972698211669932.7035965460510835.29726982116699630339Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:21:09 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Jesus went here after his Baptism, stayed for 40 days, and withstood the devil's temptation. The desert is large and the precise site is not clear. It covers the hills descending from Jerusalem towrds the Jordan river and the Dead Sea. Mark 1: 12-13: "And immediately the spirit driveth him into the wilderness.And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan; and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him". 31.763786015317773 35.4233551025390631.76378601531777335.42335510253906629125Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:15:42 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Ruins of  a Roman/Byzantine  town, located above the north side of sea of Galilee, and is referred in the new testament as one of the cities condemned by Jesus. Matthew 11 21-22: "Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: Woe unto thee, Chorazin!..." For more info click here.32.91144158223077 35.5642890930175832.9114415822307735.56428909301758629538Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:11:48 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069The ruins of a Roman fisherman village, near the Arbel cliffs, on the shores of Sea of Galilee. It was the birthplace of Mary Magdalene. Mark 16:9:  "Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils" For more info click here.32.8250405554423 35.5155587196350132.825040555442335.51555871963501629571Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:28:43 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069The spring is located in the center of downtown Nazareth. According to a tradition, this was the place where angel Gabriel announced to Virgin Mary that she will give birth to the son of God. Luke 1:26,27: "And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary". For more info click here.32.70658478631424 35.3020334243774432.7065847863142435.30203342437744629476Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:21:42 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069According to the tradition, the Mount of Beatitudes is the place where Jesus gave his important  sermon on the mountain. A church, monastery, hostel and gardens and farm are located on the hill, above Tabcha. Mathew 5: 1-3: "And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the..." For more info click here. 32.88165949932979 35.55562019348144532.8816594993297935.555620193481445629096Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:58:28 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Mount of Olives is the hill facing the old city of Jerusalem, on the eastern side of Kidron valley. It is a Holy place, referred in the Old and New Testaments. On the hill is Bethany and Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus rides into Jerusalem via Mount of Olives on his last week ( Jn 12:12-15 Lk 19:37). For more info click here.31.778854218142367 35.2414369583129931.77885421814236735.24143695831299629568Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:25:49 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069According to Catholic tradition, the site where Jesus leaped from the hill after chased away from the synagogue. From the top of the mountain are the fantastic views of the Jezreel valley, Mount Tabor, and more. Luke 4, 29-30: "...and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.  But he passing through the midst of them went his way" For more info click here.32.68179110012486 35.2980852127075232.6817911001248635.29808521270752629586Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:36:20 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Mount Tabor is a steep round hill on the north-east side of Yizreel valley. It played an important role in the biblical history, and some traditions link it to Transfiguration of Jesus. The hill is strategically located on the main north-south ancient road, and was an important fortress during the First and Second Temple, Greek and Roman times. According to Matthew 17:1-13 (and  Mk 9:2, Lk 9:28), Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John on the "mountain". There are several candidates, such as Hermon (the tallest in Israel) and Tabor.  For more info click here.32.686378360895944 35.3909540176391632.68637836089594435.39095401763916629582Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:34:32 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069This village is located south of Mount Tabor, and built on the ruins of a Roman village, where according to Luke Jesus performed a miracle, bringing  the widow's son back to life. Luke 7:14: "And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise" For more info click here.32.62744846069652 35.3504848480224632.6274484606965235.35048484802246629570Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:27:17 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069The Basilica of Annunciation  in Nazareth is one of the Holiest Christian sites. It stands in the site that was believed to be the house of Mary, where she was announced that she will give birth to Jesus.  Luke 1:31: "And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus". For more info click here.32.70248608685523 35.29817104339599632.7024860868552335.298171043395996630413Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:56:56 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Samaria is a large ancient city, near the modern village Sabastia. The capital of Biblical Israel at the time of the split of Judah.  Samaria is also a region, and the road from Jerusalem to Galilee pasased here. Jesus visited the area several times. John 4: "Then cometh he to a city of Samaria..." 32.27682856940957 35.1926207542419432.2768285694095735.19262075424194630332Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:10:42 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069This sweet water lake is located in the west side of the Galilee, a major source of water supply, center of tourism, and rich with history. John 6:1: "After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias". For more info click here.32.82017191140528 35.590209960937532.8201719114052835.5902099609375629561Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:21:22 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069A large town during Jesus times.32.75191070096623 35.2809190750122132.7519107009662335.28091907501221629525Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:59:42 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Tabcha, or Ein Sheva, is a site on the north-west shore of the Sea of Galilee.  In this site there is the Church of the first feeding of the Multitude, with beautiful mosaics of an old church, including the two fish and basket - the symbols of the miracle. 32.87315364286444 35.54916143417358432.8731536428644435.549161434173584629091Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:55:12 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069The temple mount is the place where the Jewish temple was built, starting from King Solomon almost 3,000 years ago, and later rebuilt, and expanded by Herod.  Jesus visited several times, drives out the money chargers from the temple (Jn 2:14), and other visits( Jn 7:14-8:2; Mk 11:11, Mt 21:17, Lk 21:37). For more info Click here.31.77775975823108 35.23530006408691431.7777597582310835.235300064086914629543Mon, 12 Feb 2007 16:14:27 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Located on the western shore of the sea of Galilee, this city is one of the Holiest Jewish cities for almost 2000 years. It has a long history since it was established in the early Roman period. John 6:1: "After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias". For more info click here.  32.776468399582576 35.543797016143832.77646839958257635.5437970161438630420Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:07:18 -0500http://www.mapbuilder.net/users/biblewalks/36069Tyre (Tsur) is one of the major ancient cities, located on the coast of Lebanon, south to the Galilee. It used to be an island, and one of the main cities of the Phoenicians. Jesus visited in this area Mark 7:24: "And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid."33.26624989076273 35.1940155029296933.2662498907627335.19401550292969