
Galilee - Wikipedia
Galilee Panhandle, in Hebrew Finger of the Galilee, is a common term referring to the "panhandle" in the east that extends to the north, where Lebanon is to the west, and includes …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
Galilee - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Galilee (Hebrew: הגליל ha-Galil, lit: the province, Latin: Galileia, Arabic: الجليل al-Jaleel) is a region in northern Israel. It is traditionally divided into Upper and Lower Galilee. It is mentioned …