Galilee

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Introducing Galilee

With its lush scenery and religious heritage, Galilee's green valleys, verdant forests, fertile farmland and, of course, the Sea of Galilee, all provide relief from the drier lands to the south. For Christians, the Galilee area is serious Bible territory: it was here that Jesus grew up, gathered his disciples, preached one of the most enigmatic sermons in history, multiplied loaves and fishes, walked on water - and even turned water into wine, when it was necessary.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. davetheguide avatar
    RE: two weeks in Israel

    by davetheguide 14 September 2011

    And I neglected to mention above Lower Galilee - Zippori National Park, Nazareth, Cana of Galilee, and Mount Tabor. Around the Sea of…
  2. davetheguide avatar
    Re: two weeks in Israel

    by davetheguide 14 September 2011

    You asked about sites to see in Israel's beautiful northern region, well here are some suggestions: In the *Golan Heights* - Golan Height…
  3. pepe_the_bushman avatar
    RE: two weeks in Israel

    by pepe_the_bushman 14 September 2011

    Thank you everybody. I am Spanish and I grew up in a "Catholic culture" But I have traveled a lot (many countries in South and East of…

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