Page 11 - Advanced Life of Christ - Student Textbook

In the days of Christ, Israel was divided into
five major areas. To the north was Galilee, a
major location of Jesus’ ministry. There he was
raised in Nazareth and there was his home
base in Capernaum. Many events occurred
around the Sea of Galilee.

South of Galilee was Samaria. Jews normally
did not travel through Samaria as the
Samaritans and Jews considered one another
as enemies.

South of Samaria was Judea/Idumea where
Jesus also ministered. John the Baptist was
active here at the Jordon River which flows
from the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea, north
to south. Jerusalem was the most important
city in Judea.

Perea was located on the east side of the
Jordon River. Jesus ministered there retreated
to Perea for safety from the Jewish leaders in
Jerusalem.

The Decapolis were ten cities of the Greeks
and was also a place where Jesus healed and
preached the Gospel.

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