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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Capernaum’s significance lies in its role as a bustling Galilean town that became a focal point for Jesus’s ministry, teachings, and miracles. It serves in Scripture as a prime example of both …

CAPERNAUM kə pûr’nĭ əm (Καφαρναούμ, Καπερναούμ; כְּפַר נַחוּם; village of Nahum). A city on the NW shore of the Sea of Galilee which served as Jesus’ Galilean home base. The city …

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 …

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 …

Capernaum, a small fishing village located on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, holds a significant place in biblical history and spirituality. Often referred to as the "town of Jesus," …

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 …