Are Bethsaida and Capernaum the same place?

From where was the disciple Peter?

Did Peter come from Bethsaida or Capernaum?

Why was Capernaum exalted to heaven?

What happened in Capernaum to make it important to lift to the highest heights?

How did the city of Capernaum get its name?

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.

What Does Babylon Mean in the Bible?

Babylon is a city that was left in ruins after being a land filled with blessings. Let's find out what Babylon means and why this ancient city was punished.

What Jesus Did After His Resurrection

The story of Jesus' resurrection from the tomb is well known. Less well known is the story of the 40 days preceding his ascension. Read here to find out more.

The Importance of the Sea of Galilee in the Bible

The Sea of Galilee plays an important role in the Bible as it is the place where Jesus performed most of his miracles and ministries.

Significance of Samaria and the Samaritans in the Bible

Samaria and the Samaritans hold great historical and biblical significance. Find out more about them in our blog.

Where is Timna found in the Bible?

Is the Timna Park, found north of Eilat, in Israel's Negev Desert, the same one mentioned in the bible?

Did Alexander the Great really destroy Tyre?

How did one man manage to destroy a city?

What country is modern-day Samaria?

What is Samaria now know as, and do Samaritans still exist today?

What is the significance of Beit Shean in the bible?

I've seen the name Beit She'an come up in the bible a few times. How old is it? Did anything happen there?

Does Chorazin still exist?

Does Chorazin from the bible still exist today? If so, where can it be found?

Why did Jesus have to leave Nazareth?

This part is unclear to me: What made Jesus decide that he had to leave the village of his youth? Do you suppose he felt a calling, or did he leave for different reasons?

According to the Bible: Did Jesus go to Sepphoris?

I've heard that it is also known as Zippori. Did Jesus really go there? Or is it one of those mths like Asia?