Loca Sacra
Sea of Galilee
Also known as: Lake Gennesaret · Sea of Tiberias · Kinneret
- Scripture
- New Testament
- Ancient region
- Holy Land
- Today
- Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee), Israel
In the Bible
Scene of the call of fishermen, walking on water, calming the storm, and post-Resurrection appearances.
Where it is now
Freshwater lake still supporting fishing and tourism; Magdala and Capernaum lie on its shores.
Key events
- ✦Call of Peter and Andrew
- ✦Walking on water
- ✦Great catch of fish