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Nazareth
Nazareth is located in northern Israel. Biblically, it was the birthplace of Jesus. However, in modern times the population is predominantly Muslim (around 70%).
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What is nazareth best known for in the present day?
During the latter part of the first century CE, Nazareth was a small town in Galilee. Some scholars question whether there was a town there at all during the period attributed to Jesus, but the majority consensus is that there was likely a small village, although probably too small to have its own synagogue.
Luke's Gospel says that Nazareth was the home town of Mary and Joseph, and that they left the town to go to Bethlehem for a census, returning shortly after the birth of Jesus.
Matthew's Gospel seems to have Bethlehem as the home town of Mary and Joseph. The fled to Egypt to escape from King Herod the Great, returning after his death but turned aside to travel to Galilee and find a new home in Nazareth.
Did Nazareth exist before the second century?
Not a great deal is known about Nazareth in the time of Jesus and it is continues to be debated whether a town even existed until long after his childhood. The town certainly existed by around 80 CE, since it is mentioned several times in Matthew's Gospel, which most New Testament scholars now date to the 80s of the first century.
Whether Nazareth existed before 70 CE, when Mark's Gospel was written, is less certain. In the original Greek language, this Gospel contains only one reference to Nazareth, which some scholars consider to have been interpolated much later. In some English translations, Mark refers to Jesus of (or from) Nazareth five times (Mark 1:9,24; 10:47; 14:67; 16:6). However, in the original Greek, four of these references actually refer to Jesus the Nazarene (ÎαζαÏηνοῦ). Now, calling someone a Nazarene could arguably mean that he is from the town of Nazareth, but also there was a sect known as the Nazarenes and this could also have meant that Jesus was a leader of the Nazarene sect.
Wikipedia describes the state of archaeology in Nazareth, indicating that no worthwhile evidence of a settlement has yet been found from the time of Herod or the start of the first century CE. We must wait for further evidence.
What is the distance from nazareth to judeth?
The distance (air miles) from Nazareth to Bethlehem is about 109.608 kilometers or 68.107 miles, on a course of 184.08°
How far is it from Nazareth to Tiberius?
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Why did Jesus travel to Jerusalem nazareth?
Jesus wanted to travel to Judea despite his being wanted because he did not fear death. When His disciples warned him of the danger of travelling to Judea, He answered, are there not twelve hours in a day? If one travels in the light he will not stumble. Jesus could have raised Lazarus from afar.
Jesus also taught that no one shall come to the Father without going through Him [Jesus]. Jesus reinforced his teachings by his actions. To raise Lazarus without going to him would have counterdicted that teaching point.
Jesus never did what Jesus wanted to do. Jesus' actions were willed by the Father.
What is the distance nazareth to Bethlehem?
About 140 km by road
it is basiclly 65 miles if you go straight..
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Was jesus baptised in nazareth?
Jesus grew up in Nazareth, a small town south west of the Sea of Galilee in northern Israel. This was rather a small town in the first century AD hence the comment 'can any good thing come out of Nazareth?'
It is not recorded where Jesus lived from teenage years to the start of his ministry.
Jesus grew up in nazareth.
A number of highly popular tourist attractions can be visited in Nazareth and many of them within an hours driving distance of each other, such as the Centre International Marie de Nazareth, The Church of the Annunciation, and the holy Caves of Nazareth.
How far is it from Nazareth in the Galilee to Bethlehem?
No. Both are towns and are quite a way apart. Bethlehem is near Jerusalem while Nazareth is considerably further to the north in the Galilee region.
AnswerNo. Nazareth is a town that was in the Roman province of Galilee, while Bethlehem was a town in the far-away Roman province of Judea. Sitting between the two provinces was Samaria, a territory hostile to Jews. Normally, Jews would travel between Nazareth and Bethlehem by the long way around, through the Decapolis.Who were Jesus of Nazareth and John the Baptist?
...in Heaven.
They were second cousins, then when Jesus began his ministry, John became a follower of his.
Which religion teaches that Jesus of Nazareth was the son of God?
That is primarily a Christian teaching.
Mormons and Jehovah Witnesses don't believe it or deny that Jesus is God.
The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is God.
The Apostles Believed It
Mark 1:1 (KJV) The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;
The Angels Announced It
Luke 1:35 (KJV) And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
Jesus Taught It
Matthew 27:43 (KJV) He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
The Devils Proclaimed It
Mark 3:11 (KJV) And unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, Thou art the Son of God.
The Centurion Believed It
Mark 15:39 (KJV) And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.
All Should Believe It
John 20:31 (KJV) But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
NOT ONLY IS JESUS THE SON OF GOD, HE IS GOD HIMSELF
1 John 5:7 (KJV) For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.
Man Is A Trinity Like God
Man was made in God' image. God is a trinity and so is man. God is a Father, Son, Holy Spirit (Ghost) and man is a body, soul, and spirit.
Hebrews 4:12 (KJV) For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow [body], and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
Jesus Christ Is GodThe True God1 John 5:20 (KJV) And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
God Was Manifest In The Flesh1 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.
What happened when Jesus visited Nazareth?
And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.But he passing through the midst of them went his way,
Luke 4 v28-30.
Why is Nazareth a sacred place?
Nazareth is special to Christians because Jesus spent most of his life there and Joseph (his father) was born there.
Nazareth was located in southern Galilee, about five miles south-east of the key city of Sepphoris. It is uncertain whether the town existed during the early part of the first century CE, but the New Testament attests to its existence.
How long did Christ live in Nazareth with Joseph and Mary?
Quite possibly up to the time of the start of His earthly ministry, which would have been 30 years plus.
Nazareth Jesus what did he look like?
This appearance 'out of due time' is referring to Jesus' appearance to Paul on the road to Damascus.
Acts 9:1-7 (King James Version)1And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest,2And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
3And as he journeyed, he came near Damascus: and suddenly there shined round about him a light from heaven:
4And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
5And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And the Lord said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
6And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.
7And the men which journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice, but seeing no man.
As far as we know Jesus did not appear to Paul, then called Saul, at any earlier time.
AnswerYes, Jesus did show Himself to Paul as mentioned in 1Corinthinians 15:5-8. Up to the time of writing this epistle (believed to be in 55AD) , Paul was the last person Jesus appeared to after the resurrection ,on the road to Damascus :-1Co 15:5 and that He appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve.
1Co 15:6 Then He appeared to over five hundred brothers at once, of whom the most remain until now, but some also fell asleep [ie had since died].
1Co 15:7 Then He was seen by James, then by all the apostles;
1Co 15:8 and last of all, even as if to one born out of time, He was also seen by me.
1Co 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, who am not sufficient to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the assembly of God.
1Co 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace which was toward me has not been without fruit, but I labored more abundantly than all of them, yet not I, but the grace of God with me.
However, this does not mean that Jesus appeared to Paul just the one time on the road to Damascus: Jesus appeared to Paul again , and this experience was so vivid and memorable that he didn't know whether it was a vision or not. This was 14 years prior to writing 2Corinthinians (probably in 55 or 56 AD), so this would place the occurrence about 41-42 AD.
2Co 12:1 Really, to boast is not profitable to me, for I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2Co 12:2 I know a man in Christ fourteen years before--whether in the body, I do not know, or out of the body, I do not know, God knows--such a one was caught up to the third Heaven.
2Co 12:3 And I know such a man--whether in the body or out of the body, I do not know; God knows--
2Co 12:4 that he was caught up into Paradise and heard unspeakable words which a man is not permitted to speak.
2Co 12:5 On behalf of such a one I will boast. But I will not boast on my behalf, except in my weaknesses.
2Co 12:6 For if I desire to boast, I will not be foolish, for I speak the truth. But I spare, lest anyone reckons me to be beyond what he sees me or hears anything of me.
2Co 12:7 And by the superabundance of the revelations, that I not be made arrogant, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan, that he might buffet me, that I not be made haughty.
2Co 12:8 Beyond this I entreated the Lord three times, that it depart from me.
2Co 12:9 And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness. Therefore, I will rather gladly boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may overshadow me.
As the 1st heaven is the realm of the clouds and the air, the 2nd that of the sky and stars, and the 3rd is spiritual, so Paul was caught up, or raptured, into this 3rd heaven, the very throne of God. However, he was given a "thorn in the flesh" to bring him down to size , (otherwise you can imagine him proudly,arrogantly, and conceitedly saying "You just talk about heaven, but I have actually been there!".)
The first time Jesus appeared to Paul was when he was converted on the road to Damascus (see Acts 9:1-22):-
Act 9:22 But Saul [Paul] increased the more in strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ.
The Jews were not very happy about this. The very next verse says:-
Act 9:23 And after that many dayswere fulfilled, the Jews took counsel to kill him:
This verse does not follow on directly from verse 22: there is a time interval. The phrase 'many days' refers to an long indeterminate period, and not just a few days or even weeks; the Jews persecuted Paul zealously after just a few days, (sometimes immediately) and certainly not after 'many' days.
Paul tells us he was in Arabia during this period:-
Gal 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace,
Gal 1:16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:
Gal 1:17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.
Gal 1:18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days.
Gal 1:19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord's brother.
Gal 1:20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not.
If you "return again", it means you have been somewhere twice. In other words, Paul went to Damascus twice not once.
In his comments on Acts 9:23, A.T. Robinson says in his 'Word Pictures of the New Testament' that:
Paul "states definitely that he went away from Damascus to Arabia and returned there before going back to Jerusalem and that the whole period was about "three years" which need not mean three full years, but at least portions of three. Most of the three years was probably spent in Arabia."
Some conjecture Paul was being taught in Arabia by Jesus Christ Himself for those three years, and that was what Paul was alluding to in 2Corinthinians 12, and why he was given a thorn in the flesh.
So, Jesus showed Himself to Paul at least twice and probably three times, but also to innumerable others including today as well.
How Jesus traveled from Nazareth to Jerusalem?
He would usually walk. That was the most common way to travel in those days. Only the military and certain officials of authority rode horses. Donkeys, Camels and other such animals were used when people had to travel places that would take longer than a days journey and that is only if they had access to such beasts.
