The Jews thought a little to much about themselves. they claimed abraham was their father, while the Galileans were not . So these people were willing to to welcome Jesus.
The disciples were from different regions, but most of them were Galileans.
During the time of Galileo, the Galileans spoke Italian.
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Galileans were more or less the same as Middle Easterners now in terms of physical traits. At the time of Jesus there MIGHT have been a trend twoards very slightly lighter skin due to the heavy population of Romans stationed in the region, but I would doubt it was significant, if it was even noticeable.
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Palm branches were used to welcome Jesus because they were a symbol of victory and triumph in ancient times, signifying that people believed Jesus was a victorious and important figure.
They did both as they were very wishy washy at that time. This is why it appears the Bible contradicts itself.
You don't just welcome him into your hearts for christmas, if you wanna be a christian that is kind of a golden rule, jesus isn't a one-time thing, he's for life...
According to Matthew, he was without honor in Galilee; according to John, he went to Galilee because he was without honor in Judea. According to Matthew the Galileans rejected him; according to John "the Galileans received him." According to Matthew, Galilee was "his own country"; according to John, Judea was "his own country." Matthew: "And when he came into his own country [Galilee], he taught them in their synagogue,...and they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honor, save in his own country" (13, 54-57). John: "He departed thence, the had come from Judea and Samaria] and went into Galilee. For Jesus himself testified, that a prophet hath no honor in his own country. Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galileans received him" (4, 43-45).
Intense opposition came against Jesus from the religious leaders of Judea. These appear to have wielded greater influence over the Judeans than over the Galileans. Already from Passover time of 31 C.E. onward Jesus was no longer safe in Judea. (John 5:1, 16-18; 7:1)
People from Galilee are called Galileans.
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