The distance line on map shows distance from Cana to Capernaum between two cities. These differences caused copyists of the gospels to perform no end of monkey-business with the sentence there are 3 variants for each of the synoptic gospels.2 Were looking at a genuine problem that was recognised very early. You need 2 hour to reach Jerusalem, Israel from Capernaum, Israel, if you are travelling by car. There are some ruins now on this spot still known by the very slight corruption of Kerzha. The water from `Ain et-Tabgha was brought round the promontory at `Ain et-Tineh by a conduit cut in the rock. EVENT. Click to reveal Gerasa and Gadara are accounted for in historical accounts (by writers such as Pliny the Elder and Josephus) and by archaeological research. From Jerusalem to: Bethany - 2 miles Bethlehem - 6 miles Bethphage - 1 mile Caesarea - 57 miles Caesarea Philippi - 105 miles Capernaum - 85 miles Dead Sea - 6 miles Emmaus - 16 miles Jericho - 15 miles Joppa - 35 miles Jordan River - 21 miles Mediterranean Sea - 37 miles Salim - 50 miles Samaria - 36 miles Sea of Galilee - 70 miles The city of Decapolis whose territory stood between the country of the Gerasenes and the Sea of Galilee was Gadara, modern Um-Qais in Jordan. The sultan of Damascus is said to have fortified it; but there is nothing to show that the Moslems occupied it for any length of time. It was largely overgrown with thorn-bushes, and it yielded one of the finest crops of thistles in the country. 27, Anchor Yale Bible (New Haven; London: Yale University Press, 2008), 342. It varies in depth from 130 ft. to 148 ft., being deepest along the course of the Jordan (Barrois, PEFS, 1894, 211-20). A person seated on this bench beholds, through the chapels small prayer hall, an excellent view of the enclosed rock on the terrace below, and, from there, of the monastery at the bottom of the hill and the Sea of Galilee beyond. An excellent account of the ruins is given in Thomson's LB, III, 558.There is nothing above ground of older date than the 2nd and 3rd centuries of our era; but there is no reason to doubt that the Greek city of Gerasa stood on the same site. Unfortunately, the most severe damage to the mosaics occurred in the nave. On the basis of the textual evidence alone, we cannot determine which of these variants is . See CAPERNAUM. Near by is the site at `Ain et-Tabigha, which many have identified with Bethsaida of Galilee. To deal with it he changed country of the Gerasenes to country of the Gadarenes: Matthew 8:28 When he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs coming out of the tombs met him.. Country of the Gadarenes:This city is not named in Scripture, but the territory belonging to it is spoken of as chora ton Gadarenon, "country of the Gadarenes" (Matthew 8:28). David Noel Freedman, The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary (New York: Doubleday, 1992), 991. No trace of the name Bethsaida has been found in the district; but any one of the sites named would meet the requirements.To this neighborhood Jesus retired by boat with His disciples to rest awhile. Description:Modern Jerash lies on both banks of Wady Jerash, about 6 miles from its confluence with Wady ez-Zerqa (the Jabbok). The Tel Dan Steles discovery, the debate it caused, and how it shows that scripture sometimes doesnt work the way we think it does. Save in very settled conditions they will not venture far from the shore. (iv) The present writer is familiar with these waters in both storm and calm. Jesus'-Ministry, Gergesa, also Gergasa ( in Byzantine greek) or the Country of the Gergesenes, is a place on the eastern ( Golan Heights) side of the Sea of Galilee located at some distance to the ancient Decapolis cities of Gadara and Gerasa. The soil is deep, rich loam, of amazing fertility. The hot springs, as noted above, are in the bottom of the valley to the North. The lower part simply encloses a huge boulder, over 22 feet high. Matthew 15:29 Jesus departed there, and came near to the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there. The remains of the monastery can be visited in the Kursi National Park. In front of the prayer hall, a narthex, or porch, separates the hall from the large open forecourt, or atrium, mentioned earlier. Today, it is identified with El-Koursi or Kursi. Soon after the sites final abandonment, alluvial soil from the Wadi Samak covered this important Christian holy place. 13:1-53. Seen from the mountains the broad sheet appears a beautiful blue; so that, in the season of greenery, it is no exaggeration to describe it as a sapphire in a setting of emerald. The heights of Naphtali, piled up in the North, seem to culminate only in the snowy summit of Great Hermon. The Bible is way more interesting than inerrancy would have you believe. It is located at the longitude of -71.522615 and latitude of 41.364855. To the Galilee flocked not only pilgrims, but also monks and scholars, searching for the places that Jesus had known. It became the seat of a bishopric, and one of its bishops attended the Council of Chalcedon. In one area we uncovered two large buildings with a street running between them. Finding out that biblical hail was actually ice and fire mixed together, which is actually ash blobs. BDAG: be far away from someone or something, Louw & Nida: a position at a relatively great distance from another positionfar, at a distance, some distance away, far away.. On the other hand, with a wind from the West, such as is often experienced, eight or nine hours might easily be occupied in covering the four or five miles from el-BaTeichah to the neighborhood of Capernaum. They include several splendid temples, theaters, basilica, palaces and baths, with hippodrome and naumachia. Jesus is in Capernaum, he gets on a boat, sails across the Sea of Galilee, ends up in a storm, and calms the water. He deals with a remaining issue by locating the herd some distance away rather than on the hillside next to the lake. , Donald A. Hagner, Matthew 1-13, vol. Judas of Gamala (Ant., XVIII, i, l) is also called Judas of Galilee (ibid., i, 6). Rooms known as pastophoria, which played an important part in the ritual and the liturgy, flank the apse. Traces of ancient buildings in the vicinity show that there must have been a fairly numerous population in the district.2. Gergasa, it has been suggested12, is a transliteration of Kursi, located half way up the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee. John 6:1 After these things, Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which is also called the Sea of Tiberias. The surface is 680 ft. below the level of the Mediterranean. ger'-a-sa, ger'-a-senz (Gerasa; Gerasenon):1. Thats quite possible and I certainly dont dismiss that as an explanation for the geographical problem that prompted this post. From the northern parts of the lake the Horns of ChaTTin, the traditional Mount of Beatitudes, may be seen through the rocky jaws of the gorge. It was given by Augustus to Herod the Great in 30 B.C. The ruins of the town are not considerable; but there are remains of a strong wall which must have surrounded the place. ifsi virtual learning. These variations caused little concern to the early Christian fathers who, in the late third century (as we know from literary sources), fixed the site of the miracle on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, at the mouth of Wadi Samak, also known as the Valley of Kursi (KOOR-see). The fishing industry was evidently pursued to profit in the days of Christ. It lights up the landscape as the eye does the human face; and it is often spoken of as "the eye of Galilee." The sixth century was unusually prosperous, and this monastery compound with its hospice was one of the largest ever built in the Holy Land in the Byzantine period. to Capernaum, to Bethsaida . But as we have seen above, the "want of precision" must also be attributed to the writer of John 6:17. , Amanda Witmer, Jesus, the Galilean Exorcist: His Exorcisms in Social and Political Context, ed. At the end of the nave is a semicircular apse. However, later, probably after the Persian invasion in 614 A.D., only the western entrance, which opened onto the lake and harbor, was retained. Alexander Janneus invested the place, and reduced it after a ten months' siege (Ant., XIII, iii, 3; BJ, I, iv, 2). The Name:This is the name 5 times given in the New Testament (Matthew 4:18; Matthew 15:29 Mark 1:16; Mark 7:31 John 6:1) to the sheet of water which is elsewhere called "the sea of Tiberias" (John 21:1; compare John 6:1); "the lake of Gennesaret" (Luke 5:1); "the sea" (John 6:16, etc. The mountains on the East and on the West rise to about 2,000 ft. Nevertheless, life continued at Kursi. Jerusalem: 31.7857: 35.2007: Capernaum: 32.88033: 35.573307: Distance: 126.65 km: (St. Matt. From the beginning of our work, it was clear that we were excavating the remains of a large, walled settlement of a religious character, undoubtedly a monastery that included a well-built basilica of exceptional quality. Thomas P. Halton, trans. The ruins include those of two theaters, a basilica, a temple, and many important buildings, telling of a once great and splendid city. The chapel has an apse constructed within a natural rock shelter. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a1615141b8e2bf0 If Marcus is right then heres an oversimplified explanation of what may have happened: Mark, wanting to make a theological point, locates the event in a place whose name is associated with casting out demons the language, as Marcus points out, does kinda support this.21 This strengthens the exorcism theme of the pericope seems legit. , James R. Edwards, The Gospel according to Mark, The Pillar New Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI; Leicester, England: Eerdmans; Apollos, 2002), 154. The southern city, therefore, should be understood as "the capital of Peraea" in BJ, IV; vii, 3.Gadara was a member of the DECAPOLIS (which see).W. To the North of this the waters of the sea almost touch the foot of the steep slope. Luke 10:13 "Woe to you, Chorazin! The site became apparently known since at least the Early Muslim period as Kursya,[2] the Aramaic word for "chair", and later as Kursi, a word with the same meaning in Arabic,[3] The monks built a walled monastic complex there and made it a destination for Christian pilgrims. Gergesenes means "those who come from pilgrimage or fight.". According to Luke, the demoniac wears no clothes and lives among the tombs. When they arrive on the shore he gets out and is met by two demoniacs/a guy called Legion. This is a difficulty for Marks account the pigs would have had to trot many miles from the country of the Gerasenes before they even reached the hillside that overlooks the lake, never mind actually get to the lake itself. App., 11).)2. ge-nes'-a-ret he ge Gennesaret):1. This is true even today. Josephus gives Pella as the northern boundary of Peraea (BJ, III, iii, 3). Occasionally, however, tempests break over the lake, in which a boat could hardly live. The prosperity of the sixth century abruptly ended with the Persian invasion in 614 A.D. At the center is a large prayer hall in the form of a basilica. Water:The middle portion is supplied from `Ain el-Madawwerah, a copious fountain near the western edge of the plain, round which a wall has been built, to raise the level of the water; and from the perennial stream, Wady er-Rubadiyeh, which drives a mill before starting on its work of irrigation. It is probably represented by the modern Jedur, not far from es-Salt (Buhl, Buhl, Geographic des alten Palastina, 255; Guthe). It maybe taken as certain that the jurisdiction of Gadara, as the chief city in these regions, extended over the country East of the Sea, including the lands of the subordinate town, GERASA (which see). It is almost 20 miles from Amman (Philadelphia), and 22 from Fahil (Pella). The distance line on map shows distance from Nazareth to Capernaum between two cities. DECAPOLIS. ), and "the lake" (Luke 5:1, etc.). This city may be located at et-Tell, a ruined site on the East side of the Jordan on rising ground, fully a mile from the sea. JOHN. [10] v.71). When he sees Jesus, the demoniac begs Jesus not to torment him. It was the seat of one of the councils instituted by Gabinius for the government of the Jews (Ant., XIV, v, 4; BJ, I, viii, 5). Coming westward from the point where the Jordan enters the lake, the mountains approach within a short distance of the sea. Most of the mosaic motifs at Kursi are typical of the Byzantine period. Many are the ruins of great and splendid cities on slope and height of which almost nothing is known today. After Jesus heals him/them, the demons are sent into a herd of pigs. Then Josephus explicitly says that Bethsaida was in Lower Gaulonitis (BJ, II, ix, 1). The "green grass" of Mark 6:39, and the "much grass" of John 6:10, point to some place in the plain of el-BaTeichah, on the rich soil of which the grass is green and plentiful compared with the scanty herbage on the higher slopes. Here a shallow vale breaks northward, bounded on the West by Tell `Areimeh. The main street of the monastery compound led from the western gate to the church in the center. So at least that part of the story adds up the pigs could have run into the lake from Gadaras territory. , Which is why I dont buy McRays argument, The problem is in the similarity of spelling in Greek. Luke 5:1 Now it happened, while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. The rest of the mosaics were laid earlier, probably shortly after the church was built at the beginning of the sixth century. History:The name Gadara appears to be Semitic It is still heard in Jedur, which attaches to the ancient rock tombs, with sarcophagi, to the East of the present ruins. Zebedee was able to hire men to assist him (Mark 1:20). There the Jordan, issuing from the sea, almost surrounds the mound on which are the ruins of Kerak, the Tarichea of Josephus Crossing the floor of the valley, past Semakh, which is now a station on the Haifa-Damascus railway, we find a similar strip of plain along the eastern shore. A Christian laymans perspective on the intersection between archaeology, historical criticism, text, and faith. , Ulrich Luz, Matthew: A Commentary, ed. All three Synoptic Gospels ( Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39; Matthew 8:28-34) mention the "swine miracle," although with variations. he first invaded Palestine (Polyb. The demons inside him gave him such strength that he was able to break all the chains and fetters that were intended to subdue him. Only about 60 percent have survived, but this is enough to attest that the mosaics in the church at Kursi exemplified mosaic art in its finest tradition. He is however inclined to favor el-Mes`adiyeh, a ruin and winter village of Arab et-Tellawiyeh, which stands on an artificial mound, about a mile and a half from the mouth of the Jordan. After stilling the storm while crossing the Sea of Galilee, Jesus lands with his disciples on the eastern shore of the lake. The name is derived from either a lakeside village, Gergesa, the next larger city, Gadara, or the best-known city in the region, Gerasa. Decaplis, Gadara was the capital of Matthews country of the Gadarenes. 4:1-34. The lake and mountains are, in main outline, such as His eyes beheld. The Name:The first syllable of the name Gennesaret is evidently the Hebrew gan, "garden"; while the second may be a proper name. A party in the city surrendered it to Vespasian, who placed a garrison there (BJ, IV, vii, 3). This is doubtless to be identified with the village of Bethsaida in Lower Gaulonitis which the Tetrarch Philip raised to the rank of a city, and called Julias, in honor of Julia, the daughter of Augustus. One of the most significant sites on the eastern shore is the place where the so-called swine miracle is thought to have occurred. Slowly, perhaps, but surely, the old order is giving place to the new. He took them, and withdrew apart to a deserted place of a city called Bethsaida. The road then crosses a second promontory, and proceeds along the base of the mountain to Tiberias. Thats a pretty early source, and hes appealing to an earlier tradition (from which they point out) but whether the entry really reflects ancient tradition is hard to know. The name Samak, which means fish both in Aramaic (the vernacular of Jesus time) and in Arabic, reflects the fact that these fish were as important to the ancients as to people today. unique traits of plants, animals and humans. (iii) If the 4th Gospel was not written until well into the 2nd century, then the apostle was not the author; but this is a very precarious assumption. . South of el-Mejdel the mountains advance to the shore, and the path is cut in the face of the slope, bringing us to the hot spring, `Ain el-Fuliyeh, where is a little valley, with gardens and orange grove. Mark 6:45 Immediately he made his disciples get into the boat, and to go ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he himself sent the multitude away. Capernaum shall be brought down to Hades' (Matthew 11:21-23; Luke 10: 13- 15). These things, together with the frequent, and sometimes terribly destructive, earthquakes, sufficiently attest the volcanic character of the region. In their season the wild flowers lavish a wealth of lovely colors upon the surrounding slopes; while bright-blossoming oleanders fringe the shore.Coming westward from the point where the Jordan enters the lake, the mountains approach within a short distance of the sea. The "desert" of the narrative is just the barriyeh of the Arabs where the animals are driven out for pasture. It was located on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, whereas Gerasa and Gadara were several kilometers south-east of it. About 2 miles farther West are the hot springs of eT-Tabgha. 6.211. (Ant., XV, vii, 3; BJ, I, xx, 3). fine for parking in handicap spot in ohio. gad'-a-ra (Gadara): 1. Gerasa itself is probably represented by the ruins of Kurseh on the South side of Wady Semak, just where it opens on the seashore. Reland (Pal, II, 806) notes certain extant coins of Gerasa, from which it is clear that in the 2nd century it was a center of the worship of Artemis. Possibly, however, the name may represent the Hebrew ganne sarim, "princely gardens." Distance between North District and Capernaum (9,93 km.) Tabor and approaching the edge of the great hollow, on a bright spring day, when the land has already assumed its fairest garments, the view of the sea, as it breaks upon the vision in almost its whole extent, is one never to be forgotten. The Moslem conquest followed shortly thereafter in the seventh century. Gardens and orchards are being planted. It was used to drive certain mills, and also to refresh the neighboring land. The distance is about 19 miles from the river. This condition is fulfilled only by the district immediately South of Wady Semak, North of Qal `at el-Chucn. The Merneptah Steles discovery, transcription, and what it shows us about annihilation in the biblical text. The warm water from copious springs runs into a little bay of the sea in which fishes congregate in great numbers. Why would he do that? Synoptic-Gospels. If Gamala, far down the eastern shore of the sea, were in Galilee, a fortiori Bethsaida, a town which lay on the very edge of the Jordan, may be described as in Galilee.But Josephus makes it plain that Gamala, while added to his jurisdiction, was not in Galilee, but in Gaulonitis (BJ, II, xx, 6). This it is that lends its highest charm to "the eye of Galilee. Sites such as Capernaum, the center of Jesus mission before he left for Jerusalem; Bethsaida, the birthplace of the apostles Andrew, Peter and Philip; Magdala, the home of Mary Magdalene; Tabga, where the miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fishes occurred; and the Sea of Galilee itselfall are places that to the Christian recall events connected with Jesus life, the miracles he performed and the sacred words he uttered. About 2 miles farther West are the hot springs of eT-Tabgha. According to local tradition, the ruins of this structure bore the name of Gersa or Gursa. The walls of the structure are more than 3 feet thick. As a result of excavations by the Israel Department of Antiquities and Museums, however, it is becoming quite clear that the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee also played an important role in early Christian pilgrimages. Galilee is one of the USA city. Many New Testament manuscripts refer to the "Country of the Gadarenes" or "Gerasenes" rather than the Gergesenes. Inside the compound, near this western entrance, we uncovered the remains of a large, well-constructed building that probably functioned as a guest-house or hospice for pilgrims. Mention is made of the strength of the site and the mighty masonry of its walls. Now there is no question that Capernaum was on "the other side," nor is there any suggestion that the boat was driven out of its course; and it is quite obvious that, sailing toward Capernaum, whether at Tell Chum or at Khan Minyeh, it would never reach Bethsaida Julius. Where vegetable gardens are planted they yield plentifully. There he meets a man seized with an unclean spirit (Mark) or with demons (Luke). 2, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1989), 158. Yarmuk (Pliny N H, xvi)-East of Tiberias and Scythopolis, on the top of a hill, 3 Roman miles from hot springs and baths called Amatha, on the bank of the Hieromax (Onomasticon, under the word). They brought a blind man to him, and begged him to touch him. It should be noted, however, that the name is in origin radically different from Bethsaida. The Mediterranean the main street of the valley to the `` country of the steep slope two large with! There ( BJ, III, 3 ) New Haven ; London: Yale University Press, )... Great and splendid cities on slope and height of which almost nothing is known today boulder, 22!, however, that the name may represent the Hebrew ganne sarim, `` princely gardens ''... 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