Ancient Capernaum consisted of a grid of typical compounds of a type called by the Franciscan archaeologists "insula" (Latin for island) - a block of homes around a courtyard. One such compound …

Jan 12, 2023 · Capernaum was a city located on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. It is significant in Scripture because Capernaum was the chosen home city of Jesus after He was driven …

Capernaum, ancient city on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel. It was Jesus’ second home and, during the period of his life, a garrison town, an administrative centre, and a customs station.

According to Matthew 4:13, Jesus “leaving Nazareth, He went and lived in Capernaum by the sea.” From this home base, He traveled throughout Galilee performing miracles and proclaiming the good …

The city of Capernaum, recorded only in the Gospel accounts, is located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee. During the New Testament period, it was one of Galilee's economic centers. …

Sep 15, 2023 · Capernaum existed as a trading village of about 1500 people on the northwestern Galilean seashore to the south of Chorazin, and north of Gennesaret. Its name originates from two …

The remains of the buildings and of the synagogue were identified in 1838 by Eduard Robinson as Capernaum of the New Testament period and have since then attracted many researchers, primarily …

Jesus made Capernaum his home during the years of his ministry: “Leaving Nazareth He went and lived in Capernaum” (Matt 4:13). Peter, Andrew, James, and John were fishermen living in the village.

Sep 16, 2025 · The ancient city of Capernaum was abandoned about a thousand years ago or more, and was rediscovered by archaeologists beginning in the 1800s. In modern times, it is called Kefar …

Feb 26, 2025 · Capernaum was an ancient fishing village on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee in modern-day Israel. It was a significant center of Jesus’ activities and the site of several of …