1. Capernaum - this is where Jesus "withdrew" when John the Baptist was arrested, probably to stay away from the eyes of the authorities. Nazareth was too close to Sepphoris (see map) which was a government center. (Jerusalem, which was THE political capital, is even further away at more than 100 kms from Nazareth).
2. Zebulun and Napthali - are no longer seen in the map during Jesus' times as these were the first places invaded by the Assyrians around 700 BC, and therefore were converted to the religions of the invaders (thus, considered pagans by the Jews). Nazareth, where Jesus lived, remained a Jewish enclave.
2. Zebulun and Napthali - are no longer seen in the map during Jesus' times as these were the first places invaded by the Assyrians around 700 BC, and therefore were converted to the religions of the invaders (thus, considered pagans by the Jews). Nazareth, where Jesus lived, remained a Jewish enclave.
3. Sea of Galilee - the first four disciples were all fishermen, which was likely but natural since Jesus wanted to recruit from the common folk, and fishing was one of the predominant occupations in the area.
Jesus' active ministry started at what we would consider as provincial (think Pozorubio, Pangasinan, for example). His reputation grew in and around Galilee but he and his disciples had to go to Jerusalem in order to make a significant impact in their preaching of the Kingdom of God.
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Other Trivia:
What was Jesus Life in Galilee Like? Jesus was a Nazarene. He lived most of his life in the town of Nazareth within the province of Galilee. Although a small village, Nazareth was close to nearby commercial centers but which were Gentile areas (or non-Jewish). Nazareth was a Jewish enclave. It was also relatively poor and overpopulated; there was a scarcity of natural resources such as water and fertile soil.
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| Sea of Galilee, about 12 miles by 7 miles in area. |
Nonetheless, Nazareth could not be called destitute. Jesus came from a family of craftsmen or carpenters which suggests a reasonable socio-economic standard of living.
Education was a priority for Jewish people. Jesus would have learnt the Bible at the village school (until the age of twelve) and at the local synagogue. This accounts for Jesus' knowledge of Hebrew (the language of the Bible) and Aramaic (the language in which religious discussion was held).
It was also the custom of the time for young adults to attach themselves to a local teacher or sage. Although we know little of Jesus' young adult life, we do know that he eventually chose to be a disciple of John the Baptist. Certainly, by the time of his 'public ministry', Jesus was well versed in the Scriptures and the Jewish tradition. This suggests that he spent many years learning and discussing his Jewish faith and heritage.
Source: Lifted from -http://dlibrary.acu.edu.au/staffhome/gehall/xtology2.htm)
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