From where was the disciple Peter?

Bringing Safed (Tzfat), Israel to life through the Artza Holy Land blog

Explore the Holy Land through the Artza Holy Land blog. A pilgrimage through the country and discover the beauty and culture of the birthplace of Christianity.

Why Judas Betrayed Jesus

How did Judas betray Jesus, and why? What was Judas and Jesus' relationship like? And why did God allow the betrayal to happen? We explore this strange story.

Were John the Baptist and Jesus Cousins?

John the Baptist is an important figure in our faith. Read further to learn more about his relationship with Jesus, his life, and death.

What Is the Story of Cornelius in the Bible?

Thanks to the Roman Centurion Cornelius, Christianity is open to people of all denominations. Read about Cornelius' baptism and who baptized him.

Where was Peter staying at the end of Acts 9?

Was he staying somewhere in Joppa?

Does Capernaum exist today?

Is it still around? Where is Capernaum situated?

What do we learn from the story of Cornelius?

If Cornelius was a gentile who converted to Christianity, what moral does this story teach us?

Who were the 12 disciples of Jesus?

What were the designated apostles' names?

What did Apostle Andrew do to get crucified?

What is St Andrew in the Bible famous for?

What did Saint Andrew do, and what can we learn from him?

Why is Capernaum a significant city from the Bible?

What happened in Capernaum during biblical times?

Why did Peter preach to Cornelius?

Why did Peter preach to Cornelius when he knew he was a pagan gentile that did not have the Christian faith?

How did Andrew become a disciple?

How and when did Andrew come to learn of and follow Jesus?

What is the name of Capernaum today?