Sea Of Galilee

Related Websites

See the related sites of Bethsaida, Capernaum, Chorazin, Cove of the Sower, Mt. of Beatitudes, and Tabgha. See also our historical pages, Sea of Galilee and Sources of the Jordan River, at Life in the Holy Land. And for Bible chapters related to the Sea of Galilee, see Mark 6 and John 21.

The Sea of Galilee (Jewish Virtual Library) Gives a brief and encyclopedic history of the region.

The Sea of Galilee – Israel’s Musical Lake (Sar-El) This longer, more comprehensive introduction to the lake is illustrated by a couple beautiful photos and an 8-minute video.

Sea of Galilee and the New Testament (Bible History Online) A nice map of Galilee in the 1st century AD, along with biblical, geographical, and cultural facts.

Top 10 Christian Sites at the Sea of Galilee (Israel 21C) A nifty list of key cities, parks, and attractions to visit while you’re in the area.

Galilee, Sea of (ChristianAnswers.net) Interests the reader with both physically and biblically descriptive facts, including internal links to related topics.

Sea of Tiberias (Bibleatlas.com, subset of Bible Hub) A map and in-depth information for the area. Highlights include an excellent discussion of the surrounding geography and special information about the fish and storms.

Sea of Tiberias (The Catholic Encyclopedia) Paints a vivid picture of life in this region, both in biblical and modern times. Text only, no photographs.

Harbours of the Sea of Galilee (Leen Ritmeyer) Includes a map of the harbors Jesus would have known, along with a sketch of the ancient Capernaum harbor, and brief accompanying text.

Ports of the Sea of Galilee (Ferrell Jenkins) A good article with a few photos showing the slowly declining water level of the Sea, particularly centered in Tabgha.

Sea of Galilee Comparison: Low vs. Full (YouTube) This interesting video shows the contrast in water level between 2018 and 2020 in the Sea, and discusses the implications. Informative and enjoyable!

First Century Harbors on the Sea of Galilee (The Urantia Book Fellowship) Includes a map of the remains of 1st-century harbor breakwaters.

Ancient Sea-Faring on the Sea of Galilee (Jesusboat.com) A first-person account of the ancient boat’s discovery, excavation, and issues surrounding it.

Ancient Harbors of the Sea of Galilee (BibleArchaeology.org) This text-heavy article gives a good look (including a map) of harbors around the lake, including a bibliography for further research.

Galilee (Encyclopedia.com) Quite an extensive history of the area, from prehistoric to modern, including a section on the kibbutzes.

Sea of Galilee (Into His Own) Brief encyclopedia-type article with many internal links to articles on pertinent people and places. Limited photos.

The Galilean Fishing Economy and the Jesus Tradition (K. C. Hanson) “Examines fishing as a sub-system within the political-economy and domestic-economy of first-century Galilee.” Although references to “the Jesus Tradition” imply a non-historical view of the biblical accounts, the article provides an excellent historical-cultural framework in which to place Jesus’s ministry.

Hippos Excavation Project (official site) A comprehensive look at the Hippos-Sussita excavation. Provides information about the excavation and some excavation reports, as well as links to related books.