Nazareth and the town where Elizabeth lived, traditionally identified as Ain Karim near Jerusalem, are approximately 70 to 80 miles apart. This distance would have required a significant journey, likely taking several days on foot during the time of Mary and Elizabeth. The route would have involved traversing hilly terrain and navigating various settlements along the way.
Elizabeth was not her sister but a cousin. The only thing that the Gospel says is that she lived in the 'hill country of Judea' not far from Jesualem and about 91 miles from Nazareth.
Mary was from the town of Nazareth in Galilee.
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Mary and Joseph lived in the town of Nazareth.
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They lived in Nazareth.
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Canonical scriptures tell us nothing of St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin. We know of her only from tradition and apochyphal writings. She was probably born and lived in or near the town of Nazareth.
The only transportation available would have been by foot. Elizabeth lived over 90 miles from Nazareth, Mary's home. That would have meant a trip of 9-10 days at the least.
The town of Nazareth was about 90 miles from the home of Elizabeth near Jerusalem. It probably took 9-10 days to reach her destination.
Yes, Nazareth was where Jesus the Christ lived with His family when He was growing up.