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Are the geographic details about the Sea of Galilee as provided in the Gospels accurate?
There are quite a number of details contained in the four Gospel accounts which demonstrate an accurate geographic knowledge of the Sea of Galilee. When one considers that a number of the disciples were fishermen by trade and fished on this Lake this should not be surprising. In fact, it would be surprising if it were not so.
A number of details are found to be accurate such as:
The weather on the Lake - it is prone to sudden and violent storms (including wind).
The surrounding topography - there are steep slopes, such as a herd of swine (pigs or hogs) could rush down into the Lake.
The size of the Lake - it is not too large that it cannot be easily traversed in a few hours by the smallish type of boats used in the first century AD. On a moonlit night Jesus would have been able to look down from a surrounding height and easily see the disciples rowing hard against the wind.
The fish in the Lake- the Lake is fed by both the Jordan River from the North and by springs. Although relatively shallow it is known to be a rich fishery and was so in ancient times.
The temperature- at one point one of the disciples is recorded as working naked in the boat. This would not have been unusual given the high humidity and temperature on the Lake (the local climate is effectively sub-tropical) and of course the difficult manual labor.
Some examples:
Luke 8:2323But as they sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake; and they were filled with water, and were in jeopardy.This indicates very specific knowledge and accuracy in describing the winds which would have descended (as they still do today) from the heights above the Lake. Thus Luke accurately knew the origin of the wind, not just the fact that such a wind occurred.
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How far did Jesus walk on the water?
Peter. Matthew 14:28-29 (KJV) 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
When was the book of Matthew mark Luke and john written?
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called synoptic gospels because they are from the same point of view.John is the four gospel, written to fill in for the others and to help those find Jesus who did not know him in person.
How many gospels are there in the New Testament?
There are 4 Gospels in the New testamentMatthewMarkLukeJohn
What book comes after the Gospels?
The book that comes after the Gospels in the New Testament is the Acts of the Apostles.
How did the gospels come to be written?
The Gospels came to be written by man....through God....the gospels are the life of Jesus Christ from birth to his years of ministering to God to his gruesome death....
Who are the Gospels about?
The Gospels were written about Jesus of Nazareth (in Galilee), the founding-figure of Christianity, whose followers believed him to be the expected Jewish messiah (or Christ, in Greek) and the son of God.
Who are the Gospels written about?
The Gospels were written about Jesus of Nazareth (in Galilee), the founding-figure of Christianity, whose followers believed him to be the expected Jewish messiah (or Christ, in Greek) and the son of God.
Where in the Bible was Galilee mentioned?
Galilee is mentioned in the Bible in the New Testament, particularly in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It is the region where Jesus spent much of his ministry and performed many miracles.
Northern Part Of Palestine where Jesus lived?
AnswerThe northern part of Palestine, where the gospels say that Jesus spent most of his life, is called Galilee.
After his resurrection Jesus appeared to disciples beside which sea?
The synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) are clear in saying that the risen Jesus did not appear to the disciples near the Sea of Galilee, but John' Gospel disputes this, saying that he appeared to the apostles beside the Sea of Galilee.
Are there Gospels which are not in the New Testament?
Yes there are ones like the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Mary. These are known as Gnostic Gospels. See link provided below for more detailed information.
Two cities where Jesus ministered in Galilee?
Two cities in Galilee where Jesus ministered were Capernaum and Cana.
Where is the sea of Galilee located?
Yes. The lake is mentioned in both Old and New Testaments. It is in the Gospels that it is most significant since much of Jesus' ministry occurred in the vicinity. 18 of the 33 known miracles of Jesus occurred by the lake or nearby.
How do Christians know that the writers of the Gospels did not make alterations to suit their own beliefs?
There is no irrefutable evidence that the writers of the Gospels are historically accurate and did not make alterations to suit their own belief. However, the Christian Bible is regarded by most Christians to be truth.
How far did Jesus walk on the water?
Peter. Matthew 14:28-29 (KJV) 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.
Which king did Jesus meet?
Jesus did not actually meet any kings, except in Luke's Gospel where the account of the trial differs significantly from the other gospels. In this Gospel, Jesus was sent by Pontius Pilate to Herod Antipas, king of Galilee, for judgement.
Which of the four Gospels is thought to have been written first and provided source material for later Gospels?
A:Mark's Gospel was written first, approximately 70 CE, and was the major source used for the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. John's Gospel is, in turn, loosely based on Luke, but the author also had Mark's Gospel and took some material direct from Mark.
