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  1. Galilee - Wikipedia

    The Galilee attracts many Christian pilgrims, as many of the miracles of Jesus occurred, according to the New Testament, on the shores of the Sea of Galilee—including his walking on …

  2. What Is the Galilee? - Biblical Archaeology Society

    Jun 2, 2025 · A hilly and rocky area, the Galilee encompasses several major ridges and mountains, including the Mt. of Beatitudes and Mt Tabor. Of course, it also features the …

  3. Galilee | History, Geography & Religion of Israel | Britannica

    Nov 21, 2025 · Galilee, northernmost region of ancient Palestine, corresponding to modern northern Israel. Its biblical boundaries are indistinct; conflicting readings leave clear only that it …

  4. What is the significance of Galilee in the Bible?

    Jul 18, 2024 · Galilee is most notable for being the home of our Lord Jesus Christ. More specifically, Lower Galilee is where Jesus grew up and spent the better part of His earthly life …

  5. Galilee - It's History and Importance in the Bible & Life of Jesus

    Mar 20, 2023 · Mentioned 67 times in the Bible, Galilee, where Jesus first called his disciples, is the location of many events recorded in the first three Gospels. Galilee was the venue for most …

  6. Galilee - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway

    At Herod’s death in 4 b.c., Galilee fell to Antipas who made his capital at Tiberias on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee, naming it after the emperor. Herod Antipas reigned over Galilee …

  7. Topical Bible: Galilee of the Gentiles

    Galilee was a region in the northern part of ancient Israel, bordered by Phoenicia to the west and Syria to the north. It was part of the tribal allotments of Zebulun and Naphtali. Over time, due …

  8. GALILEE - JewishEncyclopedia.com

    According to Sheb. ix. 2, Galilee was divided into three parts: Upper Galilee (above Kefar Ḥananyah, where no sycamores are found), Lower Galilee (land of sycamores), and the plain …

  9. The Galilee - Tourist Israel

    The Galilee region has a hilly landscape with flat fertile plains and an almost Tuscan-style appearance. The famous Sea of Galilee and the Jordan River are found in this region, along …

  10. A Portrait Of Jesus' World - Galilee | From Jesus To Christ - PBS

    Galilee, throughout the time of Jesus, was ruled by one of Herod's sons. So it was ruled much as his father's kingdom had been, as a kind of small client kingdom.