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Explore some of the most important sites from the Holy Land through the information, photos, and links provided below.
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At the time of Jesus, Nazareth was a small village located near the Sea of Galilee. It is the place where the angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the birth of Jesus. Jesus lived, learned, and worked in Nazareth until He left to begin his ministry. He later returned home twice, only to be rejected by His own people. Visitors to Nazareth can see Mary's home, Joseph's workshop, and the Church of the Annunciation.
Scripture References: Mt 4:13; 2:23; 21:11; 26:71; Mk 1:9,24; Lk 1:26; 2:4,39,51; 4:16,34; 18:37; Jn 1:45,46; Acts 10:38; 26: 9
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Nazareth Overview, Photos and Scripture References:
Walking in their Sandals - Nazareth Discover ancient Israel in Walking In Their Sandals - A virtual tour of the Holyland with maps, pictures, articles and more.
Bible Places - Pictures and text illuminating the biblical site of Nazareth.
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Church of the Annunciation
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After leaving Nazareth, Jesus lived in the town of Capernaum. The center of His ministry, Capernaum is where Jesus chose His disciples. The town is mentioned often in the Gospels and is the place where Jesus performed important miracles and taught about the Bread of Life. Excavations have revealed the home of St. Peter and visitors today can see it at the Church of the House of St. Peter.
Scripture References: Mt 4:12-17; 9:1; 11:20-24; 17:24-27; Mk 1:21-38; 3:31-33; 9:33; Lk 5:27-32; 7:1-10; Jn 6:22-40
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Located near Capernaum and the Sea of Galilee, this is believed to be the site of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:1-12). Visitors can contemplate Christ's important teaching at the Italian-designed Church of the Mount of Beatitudes or in the beautiful gardens.
Scripture References: Mt 5-7
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It is here that Peter professed Jesus as the Christ. It is also where Jesus gave Peter the authority over His Church.
Scripture References: Mt 16:17-19
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Qasar el Yehud is the spot in the Jordan River where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. "On coming up out of the water he saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a dove, descending upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, 'You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.'"
Scripture References: Mk 1:9-11
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Jordan River
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Mt. Tabor is a hill in Galilee believed to be the location of the Transfiguration. Atop the hill is a Franciscan monastery and the majestic Basilica of the Transfiguration.
Scripture References: Mt 17:1-13; Mk 9:28-36; Lk 9:28-36
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Basilica of the Transfiguration
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Rising above the Jordan Valley, the Mount of Temptation is where Jesus spent forty days and nights fasting and praying. He withdrew to the Mount in the desert after His baptism and was tempted three times by the devil.
Scripture References: Mt 4:1-11; Mk 1:12; Lk 4:1
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Although Jesus had traveled to Jerusalem many times in His life, it was His last journey that changed the city and the world forever. Here Christians can walk the Via Dolorosa, the path that Christ took on the way to His crucifixion. They can also see the Church of the Holy Sepulcher which houses Christ's tomb, found empty on Easter morning.
Scripture References: Mt 26-28; Mk 14-16; Lk 22-24; Jn 18-21
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre
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The Mount of Olives was the location for many important events in salvation history. Not the least of these is Christ's ascension into Heaven. Overlooking Jerusalem, pilgrims can imagine what it must have looked like as Jesus took His final step on earth before ascending to His Father. The Mount of Olives was also where Jesus wept over the future destruction of Israel, where He taught the Apostles to pray the Our Father, and where He suffered in the garden of Gethsemane.
Scripture References: Lk 24:50-51; 19:41; Acts 1:9-12; Mt 24:1; 26:36
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Information on Gethsemane and the Church of All Nations/Basilica of the Agony
Bible Walks - Basilica of Agony.
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Church of All Nations
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Gethsemane
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Not far from Jerusalem is Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. At the Church of the Nativity, Christians can visit the site where Jesus was born. Nearby are the shepherds' fields.
Scripture References: Mt 2; Lk 2
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On the road to Emmaus, the risen Christ appeared to two of the disciples and opened the Scriptures to them. Once in Emmaus, He shared a meal with them blessing and breaking the bread. At that moment their eyes and hearts were opened and they recognized that it was Jesus.
Scripture References: Lk 24:13-35
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