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Published: September 17th 2015
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Magdala on the northwest coast of the Sea of Galilee
Home of Mary Magdalene, who had seven demons driven from her (Luke 8:2) and who accompanied Our Lord at the foot of the cross. She was also one of the first to see the Risen Christ, thus she is sometimes called the "Apostle to the Apostles." Today, we visited Magdala and Gamla. Magdala is on the northwest coast of the Sea of Galilee and is best known as the home of Mary Magdalene. A recently erected church now stands on this seaside town and contains beautiful mosaics depicting Gospels scenes set in and around the Galilee. Ongoing excavations, begun in 2009, are revealing more about this site each year.
Gamla is one of the most naturally beautiful sites that we have visited here in Israel. This mountainside town is built on the southern slope of a mountain, which has been carved out over millions of years by the two rivers below. The Sea of Galilee is situated to the west and the Golan Heights rise all around it; truly a magnificent ancient settlement.
I'll let the pictures and captions speak for themselves...feel free to add your own profound insights. 😊
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