WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sea of Galilee is an attraction for Christian pilgrims who visit Israel to see the places where Jesus performed miracles according to the New Testament, such as his walking on water, calming the storm and feeding the multitude.

Detailed explanation-2: -You can get a bus from Jerusalem’s central bus station to Tiberias, on the edge of the Sea of Galilee. The journey takes about 2-3 hours. Tiberias is a good place to base yourself and from there you can either hike around the Sea of Galilee or take further buses to the various locations.

Detailed explanation-3: -The fabled Sea of Galilee is where Christians believe Jesus walked on water, calmed the storm, and made Peter and Andrew into “fishers of men.” It’s where John the Baptist baptized Jesus. And it’s where Jesus fed the masses with a few loaves and fish and gave his Sermon on the Mount.

Detailed explanation-4: -Today, several tour boat companies offer a spiritual sailing experience on the Sea of Galilee. Departing from Tiberias, Ginosar, or Ein-Gev, these sails head towards the shores of Capernaum and Mount of Beatitudes, where explanations and group prayers can be set.