| A freshwater
lake or "sea" in northern Palestine. |
The Sea of Galilee
is a large lake that is about 13 miles long and 8 miles wide. It
lies 690 feet below sea level. The Jordan
River flows into it from the north and empties out of the lake's southern
end.
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Sea of Galilee from the
south shore |
In New Testament times
Jesus resided for a time in Capernaum along
the Sea of Galilee. Among his earliest disciples were Peter,
Andrew, James, and John, fishermen whom Jesus called from
their work along the sea (Mark 1:16-20). Jesus taught along the Sea
of Galilee (Mark 4:1) and periodically crossed it during his ministry.
The gospels recount how he calmed a storm on the Sea of Galilee and walked
upon its waters (Mark 4:35-41; 6:47-52). After the resurrection, Jesus
appeared to some of his disciples beside the sea (John 21:1-14).
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