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The Plain of Gennesaret on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee (standing on the heights of the Arbel looking northeast toward the north shore and Capernaum). Magdala, the hometown of Mary Magdalene, is on the shore just below the Arbel cliffs. Gamla is across and beyond the sea to the northeast. Photo by Eric Mitchell

THROUGH THE BIBLE: The synagogues of Magdala and Gamla; was Jesus here?

August 19, 2016

By Eric Mitchell, Christian Examiner

GAMLA, Israel (Christian Examiner) – The Gospel accounts highlight the teachings and miracles of Jesus of Nazareth.

Much of His ministry was set near the Sea of Galilee with Capernaum as His base.

 Many of His twelve disciples came from this region. Peter, Andrew, James, John, and Phillip were from Bethsaida. Matthew and Peter were from Capernaum, where we are told Peter had a house.

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