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The prophet Isaiah is referred to here. The relevant verses from Isaiah 66:1-2 are quoted immediately after:

Acts 7:48-5048Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

49Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?

50Hath not my hand made all these things?

Isaiah 66:1-21Thus saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?

2For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.

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Are there geographic errors in the Gospel of Mark?

Another Answer from our community:There are no geographic errors in the Gospel of Mark. There are a number of alleged errors, which, when objectively examined, are found to demonstrate an accurate knowledge of local geography on the part of the author of Mark.Firstly, in relation to the weather on the Sea. It is indeed prone to sudden and violent storms with dangerous winds accompanying. One such event occured in 1992 with waves 10 feet high which caused damage to the town of Tiberias. This is due to a number of factors. These are the fact that it is 680 feet below sea level. The sea is relatively warm, producing warm moist air which interacts with cool dry air on the mountains to the North and East. Large temperature and pressure changes are caused by the difference in height from the Lake and the mountains around, including the well known Golan Heights. Strong winds funnel through the hills as they descend to the 'sea.' When these different air masses mix they can result in sudden and violent storms with danger to any small craft caught on the sea.Another important factor is the shallowness of the Lake which results in waves being more easily formed than in deeper water. Lake Erie, although much larger also has a similar 200 feet maximum depth and is also known as being prone to violent and dangerous waves whipped up by wind. This is because the wind energy is dissipated by the deeper water but it is not able to be absorbed or lessened by shallower water.Thus the disciples, who knew of these violent storms and winds, were suitably terrified when they were caught out on the lake in one. Mark, in keeping with his normal style shows all the action and describes the storm in detail for his Roman readers, not likely to be familiar with the local geography. In contrast, Matthew, for example, would hardly bother to describe something so well known to his Jewish audience and so he has less detail."Due to its low-lying position in the rift valley, surrounded by hills, the sea is prone to sudden violent storms; hence the New Testament story about Jesus calming the storm." Source:Wikipedia 'Sea of Galilee.'Interestingly, the Wikipedia article, including the mention of the storms, as quoted above, is mentioned in at least one tourist Web Site. This is hardly likely if it doesn't happen. What tourist operator in their right mind, would wish to put off potential clients?Another tourist site said this:Galilee (Sea of)Also known as the Lake of Gennesaret, Lake Tiberias and Lake Kinneret.A comparatively small lake, fed by the River Jordan and lying 600 feet below sea level, where violent storms rush down from surrounding mountains causing very rough water. (emphasis mine) Source: Immanuel ToursIt seems almost superfluous to state the connection between wind and waves. However, since this has been thrown into doubt, this also demonstrates a consistency with reality in terms of geographical facts in Mark. Scientific study, involving the effects of wind on waves has been conducted on the Sea of Galilee in recent times. Quite obviously such a study could not be carried out without wind. Wind causes waves. The physics involves a study of the way the wind energy is absorbed by the water and the resultant effects.There are also people involved in 'storm chasing' as a hobby in Israel today. Some of the storms recorded occurred over Northern Israel in the Galilee region. Strong winds are also frequently associated with such storms. The meteorological phenomena necessary for the occurrence of such storms is well known. For example, the tourist website (easily accessible on the internet) Eshet Incoming says this:'Due to its low-lying position in the rift valley and surrounded by hills, the sea is prone to sudden violent storms.'Scientific study has been conducted of the relationship between wind and waves on the Sea of Galilee. Although the research has nothing directly to do with confirming the Bible, it must be wondered how such research can be conducted at all if wind and waves do not occur.'Working with Robert Miller, a professor at Oregon State University, Anis observed intense internal wave activity near the lake's shores (internal waves are similar to those observed on the water surface, but usually have much larger vertical amplitudes). Near the lake's center, which is farther away from the boundaries, much less activity was observed, with relatively little mixing and little internal wave motion.'It is no surprise, since Mark is in touch with reality, that he knows and describes this. Thus there is geographic accuracy, not error in Mark's description of the storm of wind causing great waves.Since the Sea is itself the lowest freshwater Lake in the world, there is naturally going to be a rise to the land around. However, although mountainous terrain is defined differently in different situations, it is clear that there are significant heights. In places these come close to the Sea itself. In ancient times, and to a degree still today, the topography on the eastern side of the Lake in particular makes settlement and building difficult and so the population is concentrated on flatter land to the south and especially the western side.It is these slopes, which in places come very close to the Sea itself, form the setting for the large herd of swine (pigs or hogs, depending on ones preference) which ran down into the Lake and were drowned. Thus the statement 'there are no mountains anywhere near the lake' is quite incorrect. It is also these heights which contribute to the weather.As there are a number of places where the slopes do come close to the sea (this is obvious from a number of the links posted with photographs of the cliffs) and so the description of the herd running down and drowning in the sea is not an error but a geographic accuracy.Ironically, it is precisely the presence of such slopes which restricts the farming possibilities, since they are too steep in many places for agricultural crops - at least specifically in the area where this story took place.Thus, in the absence of other crops, the swine had large available areas for grazing. In addition to this, the warmish, sub-tropical climate around the lake would have been suitable for this type of animal.The herd of swine, as discussed above, had little in the way to rival them for the grazing, although goats would have also done well there. The size of the herd is really a matter of the economics of the people concerned and not geography, although it is clear that such an occupation would have been both possible and suitable in this region. As the account states, as is fairly obvious, there was more than one man minding this herd.Thus, although the size of the herd is somehow listed as a geographic error, this simply cannot be so, for the reasons discussed above.The Land of the GerasenesWhen Jesus crossed the lake he came to an area of land surrounding the town of Gerasa, hence the 'land of the Gerasenes.' The precise and specific accuracy of Mark is clear when he mentions this as the land of the Gerasenes. If he had said that Jesus came to land at the town itself he would have been showing ignorance as the town was distant from the shore. Even today, when the Sea of Galilee stores more water(for irrigation purposes) than it did in Jesus'day, the town is still away from the shoreline by some distance.The topography around this town, now called Kersa, matches the narrative in Mark.Towns in biblical times, as today, often had regions identified as belonging to them, either as near suburbs or part of a wider territory. This would be particularly so in a region which, due to its steep hillsides, was not densely populated.The Travels of Jesus On and Around The Sea of GalileeThe Gospel of Mark demonstrates a high degree of accuracy in relation to Jesus' travels on and around the Sea of Galilee.This is demonstrated in the six separate crossings which Mark records in the following passages:1. Mark 4:35 - 5:12. Mark 5:203. Mark 6:31-344. Mark 6:45ff5. Mark 8:106. Mark 8:13In this relatively short number of chapters there are thus contained a number of significant confirmations which indicate that Mark is not only aware of the local geography but is accurate in his portrayal of events. In relation to this, the following points can be made:A. The frequency and relative ease of crossing (despite occasional storms), demonstrates precisely what we would expect for such a small body of water, even with the transportation of the day.B. Mark demonstrates 'directional awareness' in relation to his narrative as Jesus arrives in a region with the correct towns one would expect to find on the side of the lake to which the disciples were headed.C. Although Mark has an account of a 'storm of wind' and another where the 'wind was contrary', most of the crossings occur without apparent incident, as is the case even today. This reflects an accurate knowledge of actual conditions on the water.D. In the account of Mark 6:45ff (v48) Jesus, looking from an elevated position could see his disciples out on the lake having trouble making headway against what was evidently a North wind. This vision is nothing supernatural but is exactly what one finds today on this lake, which is small enough to see across, at least from side to side, especially from an elevated position. Perusal of any number of web sites with pictures of the lake demonstrate this to be so.E. In the same account mentioned above the disciples, although setting out for Bethsaida to the North (see 6:45), actually make landfall at Gennesaret a little to the west (6:53). This is consistent with a boat being blown off-course, as frequently happens, even today. The mention of this demonstrates an awareness of geographical and navigational fact.


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Are there geographic errors in the Gospel of Mark?

Another Answer from our community:There are no geographic errors in the Gospel of Mark. There are a number of alleged errors, which, when objectively examined, are found to demonstrate an accurate knowledge of local geography on the part of the author of Mark.Firstly, in relation to the weather on the Sea. It is indeed prone to sudden and violent storms with dangerous winds accompanying. One such event occured in 1992 with waves 10 feet high which caused damage to the town of Tiberias. This is due to a number of factors. These are the fact that it is 680 feet below sea level. The sea is relatively warm, producing warm moist air which interacts with cool dry air on the mountains to the North and East. Large temperature and pressure changes are caused by the difference in height from the Lake and the mountains around, including the well known Golan Heights. Strong winds funnel through the hills as they descend to the 'sea.' When these different air masses mix they can result in sudden and violent storms with danger to any small craft caught on the sea.Another important factor is the shallowness of the Lake which results in waves being more easily formed than in deeper water. Lake Erie, although much larger also has a similar 200 feet maximum depth and is also known as being prone to violent and dangerous waves whipped up by wind. This is because the wind energy is dissipated by the deeper water but it is not able to be absorbed or lessened by shallower water.Thus the disciples, who knew of these violent storms and winds, were suitably terrified when they were caught out on the lake in one. Mark, in keeping with his normal style shows all the action and describes the storm in detail for his Roman readers, not likely to be familiar with the local geography. In contrast, Matthew, for example, would hardly bother to describe something so well known to his Jewish audience and so he has less detail."Due to its low-lying position in the rift valley, surrounded by hills, the sea is prone to sudden violent storms; hence the New Testament story about Jesus calming the storm." Source:Wikipedia 'Sea of Galilee.'Interestingly, the Wikipedia article, including the mention of the storms, as quoted above, is mentioned in at least one tourist Web Site. This is hardly likely if it doesn't happen. What tourist operator in their right mind, would wish to put off potential clients?Another tourist site said this:Galilee (Sea of)Also known as the Lake of Gennesaret, Lake Tiberias and Lake Kinneret.A comparatively small lake, fed by the River Jordan and lying 600 feet below sea level, where violent storms rush down from surrounding mountains causing very rough water. (emphasis mine) Source: Immanuel ToursIt seems almost superfluous to state the connection between wind and waves. However, since this has been thrown into doubt, this also demonstrates a consistency with reality in terms of geographical facts in Mark. Scientific study, involving the effects of wind on waves has been conducted on the Sea of Galilee in recent times. Quite obviously such a study could not be carried out without wind. Wind causes waves. The physics involves a study of the way the wind energy is absorbed by the water and the resultant effects.There are also people involved in 'storm chasing' as a hobby in Israel today. Some of the storms recorded occurred over Northern Israel in the Galilee region. Strong winds are also frequently associated with such storms. The meteorological phenomena necessary for the occurrence of such storms is well known. For example, the tourist website (easily accessible on the internet) Eshet Incoming says this:'Due to its low-lying position in the rift valley and surrounded by hills, the sea is prone to sudden violent storms.'Scientific study has been conducted of the relationship between wind and waves on the Sea of Galilee. Although the research has nothing directly to do with confirming the Bible, it must be wondered how such research can be conducted at all if wind and waves do not occur.'Working with Robert Miller, a professor at Oregon State University, Anis observed intense internal wave activity near the lake's shores (internal waves are similar to those observed on the water surface, but usually have much larger vertical amplitudes). Near the lake's center, which is farther away from the boundaries, much less activity was observed, with relatively little mixing and little internal wave motion.'It is no surprise, since Mark is in touch with reality, that he knows and describes this. Thus there is geographic accuracy, not error in Mark's description of the storm of wind causing great waves.Since the Sea is itself the lowest freshwater Lake in the world, there is naturally going to be a rise to the land around. However, although mountainous terrain is defined differently in different situations, it is clear that there are significant heights. In places these come close to the Sea itself. In ancient times, and to a degree still today, the topography on the eastern side of the Lake in particular makes settlement and building difficult and so the population is concentrated on flatter land to the south and especially the western side.It is these slopes, which in places come very close to the Sea itself, form the setting for the large herd of swine (pigs or hogs, depending on ones preference) which ran down into the Lake and were drowned. Thus the statement 'there are no mountains anywhere near the lake' is quite incorrect. It is also these heights which contribute to the weather.As there are a number of places where the slopes do come close to the sea (this is obvious from a number of the links posted with photographs of the cliffs) and so the description of the herd running down and drowning in the sea is not an error but a geographic accuracy.Ironically, it is precisely the presence of such slopes which restricts the farming possibilities, since they are too steep in many places for agricultural crops - at least specifically in the area where this story took place.Thus, in the absence of other crops, the swine had large available areas for grazing. In addition to this, the warmish, sub-tropical climate around the lake would have been suitable for this type of animal.The herd of swine, as discussed above, had little in the way to rival them for the grazing, although goats would have also done well there. The size of the herd is really a matter of the economics of the people concerned and not geography, although it is clear that such an occupation would have been both possible and suitable in this region. As the account states, as is fairly obvious, there was more than one man minding this herd.Thus, although the size of the herd is somehow listed as a geographic error, this simply cannot be so, for the reasons discussed above.The Land of the GerasenesWhen Jesus crossed the lake he came to an area of land surrounding the town of Gerasa, hence the 'land of the Gerasenes.' The precise and specific accuracy of Mark is clear when he mentions this as the land of the Gerasenes. If he had said that Jesus came to land at the town itself he would have been showing ignorance as the town was distant from the shore. Even today, when the Sea of Galilee stores more water(for irrigation purposes) than it did in Jesus'day, the town is still away from the shoreline by some distance.The topography around this town, now called Kersa, matches the narrative in Mark.Towns in biblical times, as today, often had regions identified as belonging to them, either as near suburbs or part of a wider territory. This would be particularly so in a region which, due to its steep hillsides, was not densely populated.The Travels of Jesus On and Around The Sea of GalileeThe Gospel of Mark demonstrates a high degree of accuracy in relation to Jesus' travels on and around the Sea of Galilee.This is demonstrated in the six separate crossings which Mark records in the following passages:1. Mark 4:35 - 5:12. Mark 5:203. Mark 6:31-344. Mark 6:45ff5. Mark 8:106. Mark 8:13In this relatively short number of chapters there are thus contained a number of significant confirmations which indicate that Mark is not only aware of the local geography but is accurate in his portrayal of events. In relation to this, the following points can be made:A. The frequency and relative ease of crossing (despite occasional storms), demonstrates precisely what we would expect for such a small body of water, even with the transportation of the day.B. Mark demonstrates 'directional awareness' in relation to his narrative as Jesus arrives in a region with the correct towns one would expect to find on the side of the lake to which the disciples were headed.C. Although Mark has an account of a 'storm of wind' and another where the 'wind was contrary', most of the crossings occur without apparent incident, as is the case even today. This reflects an accurate knowledge of actual conditions on the water.D. In the account of Mark 6:45ff (v48) Jesus, looking from an elevated position could see his disciples out on the lake having trouble making headway against what was evidently a North wind. This vision is nothing supernatural but is exactly what one finds today on this lake, which is small enough to see across, at least from side to side, especially from an elevated position. Perusal of any number of web sites with pictures of the lake demonstrate this to be so.E. In the same account mentioned above the disciples, although setting out for Bethsaida to the North (see 6:45), actually make landfall at Gennesaret a little to the west (6:53). This is consistent with a boat being blown off-course, as frequently happens, even today. The mention of this demonstrates an awareness of geographical and navigational fact.