Sepphoris - Wikipedia
WebSepphoris (/ s ɪ ˈ f ɔːr ɪ s / sif-OR-iss; Ancient Greek: Σέπφωρις, romanized: Sépphōris), known in Hebrew as Tzipori (צִפּוֹרִי Ṣīppōrī) and in Arabic as Saffuriya (صفورية Ṣaffūriya) is an archaeological site located in the central Galilee region of Israel, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north-northwest of Nazareth.
Sepphoris « See The Holy Land
WebMap: 32°45'11"N, 35°16'48"E. Israel. Sepphoris with Nazareth on hill in distance (Steve Peterson) Sepphoris, a ruined city 6.5 kilometres northwest of Nazareth, was the capital of Galilee during the time of Jesus. Though it is not mentioned in the New Testament, it is of interest to Christian pilgrims for two main reasons:
How Jewish Was Sepphoris in Jesus’ Time? - The BAS Library
WebAfter more than 15 years of excavating at Sepphoris, we believe that this view seriously mischaracterizes what the city was like in Jesus’ time. The archaeological evidence indicates that Sepphoris was largely Jewish, as was Galilee in general, albeit with some Hellenistic characteristics.
Sepphoris (BiblePlaces.com)
WebJosephus said Sepphoris was the largest city in Galilee and an exceptionally strong fortress at the time of the First Revolt in AD 66. The people of Sepphoris supported Vespasian in the Jewish Revolt, surrendering to the Romans and thus preventing the destruction of the city ( War III.2.4).
Zippori - Jewish Virtual Library
WebArchaeology in Israel: Zippori. The city of Zippori (Sepphoris), described by the first century CE Jewish historian, Josephus Flavius, as "the ornament of all Galilee," is located on a hill in the Lower Galilee, midway between the Mediterranean and Lake Kinneret ( Sea of Galilee ), with abundant spring water and a fertile valley around it.
Sepphoris | The Institute of Archaeology
WebSepphoris. Sepphoris the historic capital of the Galilee, is located in the center of the Lower Galilee, 5 km west of Nazareth. Both literary sources and archaeological finds indicate that the city’s population also included pagans, heretics, and Christians living alongside the Jewish population.
The Sepphoris Mosaic | The Story of the Jews | PBS
WebThe Sepphoris Mosaic. The synagogue in Sepphoris, also known as Tzippori or by its ancient name, Diocesaraea, was a refuge for Jews pushed out of Jerusalem after the fall of the 2nd Temple....
Sepphoris | Oxford Classical Dictionary
WebSummary. In the heart of the Lower Galilee lie the remains of Sepphoris, capital of the Galilee during long periods of antiquity. Both literary sources and archaeological finds indicate that the city’s population included pagans, heretics, and Christians living alongside the Jewish population.
Sepphoris, Archaeology of | SpringerLink
WebKnown in Hebrew as Tzippori (from the word “bird”), Sepphoris was a major Roman city located in lower Galilee that thrived from approximately the first century BCE through the seventh century CE.
Sepphoris - Wikiwand
WebSepphoris, known in Hebrew as Tzipori and in Arabic as Saffuriya is an archaeological site located in the central Galilee region of Israel, 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north-northwest of Nazareth. It lies 286 meters (938 ft) above sea level and overlooks the Beit Netofa Valley.
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