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	Capernaum - Crystalinks
		Capernaum (Kfar Nahum) was a settlement on the shore of the Sea of Galilee.
		Capernaum is situated near one of the main highways connecting Galilee with Damascus.
		With the type of construction seen in Capernaum, it would not have been difficult to raise the ceiling by the patio stairs and to remove a part to allow the bed to be brought down to where Jesus stood.
	www.crystalinks.com /capernaum.html (1861 words)

	Capernaum - LoveToKnow 1911
		CAPERNAUM (Kairepvaoi; probably, "the village of Nahum"), an ancient city of Galilee.
		Khan Minyeh is beautifully situated in a "fertile plain formed by the retreat of the mountains about the middle of the western shore" of the Sea of Galilee.
		In the neighbourhood is a watersource, Ain et-Tabighah, an Arabic corruption of Heptapegon or Seven Springs (referred to by Josephus as being near Capernaum).
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /Capernaum (329 words)

	Capernaum
		To the south and west of Capernaum stretched the fertile Plain of Gennesaret.
		The population of Capernaum was mostly Jews and was made up of native families and others from different lakeside towns or from villages throughout Galilee.
		Capernaum was one of the chief stations on the great caravan route from Damascus to the Mediterranean ports and Egypt with the exports of famous fish from the sea and similar famous wheat from the land.
	latter-rain.com /background/caper.htm (860 words)

	capernaum
		Capernaum appears in the biblical record only in the Gospels, and it is mentioned 16 times in connection with Jesus' Galilean ministry.
		Ancient Capernaum stretched east to west for nearly 1000 feet along the lake shore (east to west) and for some 600 feet from the lake shore to the hills (south to north).
		Capernaum controlled at least 5 miles of the lake shore and was important enough to have a contingent of Roman soldiers, commanded by a centurion (Matthew 8:5-8).
	www.ourfatherlutheran.net /biblehomelands/galilee/capernaum.htm (2740 words)

	Saint Peter's house at Capernaum
		Capernaum owes its fame to Jesus, who made it the centre of his activities in Galilee, and to the numerous references in the gospels to things that happened there.
		When in 1968 the excavations at Capernaum began again, in area or "insula" nû1, which was noted "sacred" because it included the house of Saint Peter according to tradition, the remains were already visible of an octagonal, fifth-century church uncovered in 1921.
		But Capernaum was reborn a century ago with the arrival at the spot in 1894 of the Franciscans of the Custody of the Holy Land.
	www.christusrex.org /www1/ofm/pope/10GPen/12/12GPsh04.html (1134 words)

	Capernaum - Walking in Their Sandals - location profile
		The town of Capernaum stretched for two-thirds of a mile along the north shore of the Sea of Galilee.
		Capernaum existed for more than a thousand years, from the second century B.C. until the eleventh century A.D. Fishing was the town’s major industry.
		Capernaum forms the southwestern corner of the "evangelical triangle" on the north side of the Sea of Galilee.
	www.ancientsandals.com /overviews/capernaum.htm (482 words)

	Franciscan Foundation for the Holy Land — Christian Charity for Palestinian Christians
		Matthew 4:13, "And leaving Nazareth, He came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is by the sea, in the regions of Zebulun and Naphtali." In the Bible this deep, freshwater, pear shaped lake was known by several other names as well: Lake Kinneret, Lake Gennesaret, and the Sea of Tiberias.
		Since Capernaum lay on the political border separating Herod Antipas' of Galilee from Gaulanitis, ruled by his brother Philip, it was the location of a customs house.
		Capernaum, Korazin, and Bethsaida were the venue for most of Jesus miracles (Matthew 11:20-24).
	www.ffhl.org /Capernaum.asp (2213 words)

	Capernaum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Capernaum was the town that Jesus chose to base his Galilean ministry from.
		Capernaum was a "highway town", as it sat on the great highway from Damascus to Acco and Tyre.
		Capernaum sat on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee (also known as the Sea of Tiberias)(Matthew 4:13).
	homepage.mac.com /vogz/Capernaum (231 words)

	Capernaum - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
		In Capernaum the little child was used to teach the disciples humility, while in the synagogue Jesus delivered His ever-memorable discourse on the bread of life (John 6).
		From the notices in the Gospels we gather that Capernaum was a city of considerable importance.
		The two chief rivals for the honor of representing Capernaum are Tell Chum, a ruined site on the lake shore, nearly 2 1/2 miles West of the mouth of the Jordan; and Khan Minyeh fully 2 1/2 miles farther west, at the Northeast corner of the plain of Gennesaret.
	www.studylight.org /enc/isb/view.cgi?number=T1840 (1545 words)

	The Desire of Ages - At Capernaum
		At Capernaum Jesus dwelt in the intervals of His journeys to and fro, and it came to be known as "His own city." It was on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, and near the borders of the beautiful plain of Gennesaret, if not actually upon it.
		Capernaum itself was well adapted to be the centre of the Saviour's work.
		In Capernaum the nobleman's son whom Christ had healed was a witness to His power.
	www.nisbett.com /reference/da/da26.html (3593 words)

	Capernaum (BiblePlaces.com)
		Capernaum is one of the three cities cursed by Jesus for its lack of faith.
		Capernaum (Walking in Their Sandals) Gives easy-to-read information on the location, biblical significance, etc. Features links to photographs and on-line scripture references.
		Capernaum (Into His Own) A brief, encyclopedia-type article with multiple links to related words and topics for further study.
	www.bibleplaces.com /capernaum.htm (501 words)

	Capernaum, Israel \| Synagogue \| Via Maris \| Galilee
		The city of Capernaum was built on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, about two miles west of the Jordan River.
		Jesus performed other miracles while preaching in Capernaum, including the healing of "a certain centurion's servant, who was dear to him" and "a certain nobleman whose son was sick at Capernaum" (Luke 7:1-10; John 4:46-53).
		Capernaum was under the judgment of God and destined for destruction and degradation.
	www.padfield.com /1998/capern.html (1182 words)

	Capernaum - Web and Telephony Development - Financial Insurance Management Corporation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		A Capernaum Project Manager was assigned to this implementation to coordinate resources, the design and implementation.
		Capernaum also integrated the existing Exchange platform to provide unified messaging for the I3 switch.
		In addition to meeting its immediate needs, Capernaum's work has positioned FIMC for dynamic growth and the ability to create new ACD workgroups in a matter of minutes, and provide management with real time and historical information to effectively manage and plan customer care methods.
	www.capernaum.com /OurWork/FIMC.asp (414 words)

	Wikinfo \| Capernaum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		The site is a ruin today, but was inhabited from 150 BC to about AD The town is known for its mention in the New Testament gospels, and was reported to have been the home of the apostles Peter, Andrew, James and John, as well as the tax collector Matthew.
		According to the gospels, Yahshua (Jesus) taught in the synagogue in Capernaum, and the building of that period has been found beneath the remains of a later synagogue.
		One house in the village was venerated as the house of Peter the fisherman as early as the 2nd century AD, with two churches having been constructed over it.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Capernaum (199 words)

	The Synagogue at Capernaum
		Partially reconstructed in 1926, the dating of the Capernaum synagogue continues to be a matter of debate.
		The synagogue and the church at Capernaum were both destroyed in the early 7th century (sometime before the Arab conquest in 636).
		In light of the continuing tensions between the Christian and Jewish communities, it has been suggested that the church may have been destroyed during the Persian invasion of 614, and that the synagogue was destroyed 15 years later as an act of retaliation during the brief re-establishment of Byzantine rule.
	www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Archaeology/capesyn.html (416 words)

	Daily Bible Study - Capernaum
		Capernaum was located near the northwestern shore of the Sea Of Galilee.
		It was on the major road between Damascus up in Syria, and points southward throughout central Israel and beyond.
		Capernaum became the central point of the ministry of Jesus Christ, and many of His miracles occurred in or near the city, including numerous healings of believing people: Peter's mother-in-law (Matthew 8:14-15), the centurion's servant (Matthew 8:5-7), a paralyzed man (Matthew 9:2,7), and the casting out of demons (Mark 1:23-27).
	www.keyway.ca /htm2002/capernam.htm (344 words)

	Capernaum (Capharnaum, Kfar Nahum) (WebBible Encyclopedia) - ChristianAnswers.Net
		The inhabitants of Capernaum, including various high ranking citizens, were given unique and abundant opportunities to hear Jesus Christ's message firsthand and witness His awesome power and love.
		The ancient city of Capernaum was abandoned about a thousand years ago or more, and was rediscovered by archaeologists beginning in the 1800s.
		Capernaum lay on the great Via Maris highway between Damascus (Syria) and Caesarea Maritima on the Mediterranean Sea, and between Tyre and Egypt.
	www.christiananswers.net /dictionary/capernaum.html (1426 words)

	Ancient synagogues in Bar'am and Capernaum
		The old synagogues in Bar'am and Capernaum, (in Hebrew: Kfar Nacham), both in the upper Galilee, are among the best preserved in Israel.
		Large parts of the building are still standing or, in the case of Capernaum, they are reconstructed.
		Capernaum declined after the earthquake of 746 and it soon turned back into a fisherman's village.
	www.jewishmag.com /44mag/synagogues/synagogues.htm (1178 words)

	Ruins of Capernaum
		This aerial view shows the remains of Capernaum, a small village on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee (“Capernaum” comes from the Hebrew Kfar Nahum, which means “Nahum’s Village”).
		Capernaum was a small village (some estimate 1,200 people) of fisherman, farmers, and merchants—all religious and devoted to serving God.
		The villager’s devotion to God is evidenced by the ruins of the synagogue of Capernaum, which date from three to four centuries after Jesus; but archaeologists believe the one from Jesus’ time is beneath these ruins.
	community.gospelcom.net /Brix?pageID=4837 (343 words)

	capernaum
		CAPERNAUM [kuh PURR nay uhm] (village of Nahum) - the most important city on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee in New Testament times and the center of much of Jesus' ministry.
		Capernaum is not mentioned in the Old Testament, and the Nahum after whom it was named is probably not the prophet Nahum.
		And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
	www.fortunecity.com /millenium/rintintin/237/capernaum.html (1958 words)

	SOVEREIGN GRACE ARTICLES
		And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done ill thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
		The reason why Capernaum is said to have been exalted to heaven was because of Christ's preaching and performing so many of his miracles there.
		It was this that exalted Capernaum to heaven - the presence of the Saviour, and the falling of the Spirit.
	sovereign-grace.com /990.htm (2351 words)

	Biblical places: Capernaum
		Capernaum is a town on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, with a port for its fishing industry.
		Jesus left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum, in Peter's house, after he heard that John the Baptist had been arrested.
		It was in Capernaum that Jesus directed Peter to catch a fish with a coin in its mouth to pay the Temple tax.
	www.aboutbibleprophecy.com /s2.htm (222 words)

	Capernaum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Capernaum has no obvious advantages over any other city in the area, so he probably chose it because it was the home of his first disciples, Simon (Peter) and Andrew.
		Capernaum is situated on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee near one of the main highways connecting Galilee with Damascus.
		In March 2000 John Paul II visited the ruins of Capernaum during his visit to Israel.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Capernaum (2386 words)

	Capernaum Jesus' Home
		When Jesus began his ministry he moved from Nazareth to Capernaum, which was located on the north shore of the Sea of Galilee.
		Located prominently in the ruins of Capernaum today is an excavation known as The House of Peter.
		Situated prominently in ancient Capernaum is the white stone synagogue, much of it still standing.
	www.churchisraelforum.com /capernaum_Jesus'_home.htm (1138 words)

	Capernaum
		Capernaum was a fishing village and trading post on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee during the first century AD.
		In the Bible, Capernaum was described as the village along the border of Zebulon and Naphtali where Jesus made his home after leaving Nazareth and starting his ministry (Matthew 4:13).
		It’s at Capernaum where we have early accounts of Jesus teaching both Jews in the synagogue and Romans in the homes.
	www.allaboutarchaeology.org /capernaum-faq.htm (228 words)

	That the World May Know ::: Living in Capernaum
		Capernaum served as a military post for the Romans, and it stood along the busy international trade route called the Via Maris (Way of the Sea).
		Jesus was probably a tekton by trade, and his hometown of Capernaum was known for their production of basalt food processing implements.
		Capernaum also served as a convenient base for Jesus’ ministry around the Sea of Galilee.
	community.gospelcom.net /Brix?pageID=2071 (243 words)

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