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How Nazareth has Changed Since the Time of Jesus
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Sepphoris – Zippori

This small city is located 3 ½ miles north-northwest of Nazareth. After the death of Herod the Great, a
rebel named Judas, attacked the garrison
there and stole the treasury and weapons to
arm a revolt against Herodian rule. In
response, the Roman governor of Syria burnt
the city down and sold its inhabitants into
slavery.

One of the sons of Herod the Great, Herod
Antipas, was made tetrarch of Galilee. He
rebuilt Sepphoris as his own capital. Josephus
the historian called the new city an
“Ornament of the Galilee.” It is speculated
that Joseph and Jesus might have done
construction work in Sepphoris. While we
think of Joseph as a “carpenter,” the word can
also be translated “stone cutter.” It is nearly
certain that Joseph and all the boys of his From the ruins of Sepphoris, one can see Nazareth on the distant hill top.
household - including Jesus - were skilled in With so much construction work going on so close to Nazareth, it is possible
stonework. Jesus might have worked in this that Jesus helped build this city.
area for several years, assisting Joseph in
providing for his family. According to Luke 8:1-4, Jesus was supported by several women, including
“Joanna the wife of Chuza, the manager of Herod’s household.” It is quite possible Chuza was running a
household in Sepphoris, giving even more credence to the idea that Jesus spent time in the city.

Sepphoris, the ancient capital of Galilee in the time of Jesus
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Cana
The Arab village of Kafr Cana in the Lower Galilee, is identified in Christian tradition as Cana of the
Galilee. Here, according to tradition, Jesus performed the miracle of the wine, when he went to a
wedding of a poor couple and turned water into wine.

In the 17th century Kafr Cana was officially recognized by the Vatican, and the pope officially confirmed
that Kafr Cana is indeed Cana of the Galilee. Following this recognition, the village was added to the list

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