Mark 8:22 He came to Bethsaida. All scripture quoted from The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1989), If you want to get into the detail see Bruce Manning Metzger, United Bible Societies, A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament, Second Edition a Companion Volume to the United Bible Societies Greek New Testament (4th Rev. After all its not far off 300 years after the events. Thus Gamala, on the eastern shore, was within the jurisdiction of Josephus, who commanded in Galilee (BJ, II, xx, 4). There are some ruins now on this spot still known by the very slight corruption of Kerzha. An excellent account of the ruins is given in Thomson's LB, III, 558.There is nothing above ground of older date than the 2nd and 3rd centuries of our era; but there is no reason to doubt that the Greek city of Gerasa stood on the same site. The church itself is, of course, the most impressive structure in the monastery compound. William of Tyre calls the city Jarras, and places it 16 miles East of Jordan (Hist, xii, 16). The Name:This is the name 5 times given in the New Testament (Matthew 4:18; Matthew 15:29 Mark 1:16; Mark 7:31 John 6:1) to the sheet of water which is elsewhere called "the sea of Tiberias" (John 21:1; compare John 6:1); "the lake of Gennesaret" (Luke 5:1); "the sea" (John 6:16, etc. There is no good reason, however, to question the accuracy of the text in either case. The city of Decapolis whose territory stood between the country of the Gerasenes and the Sea of Galilee was Gadara, modern Um-Qais in Jordan. All Im able to say with any confidence is that Matthew felt compelled to change the location of the pigs. a site named Khersa (or Kursi) among the cliffs overlooking the lakethe traditional site, but with little to argue in its favor. The lower part simply encloses a huge boulder, over 22 feet high. The sheltering hills provide excellent grazing areas, particularly for hogs, which are best suited to these rocky hills. Woe to you, Bethsaida! It gradually narrows toward the South, taking the shape of a gigantic pear, with a decided bulge to the West. EVENT. Heres where Matthew locates the pigs: Mt 8:30 Now a large herd of swine was feeding at some distance from them. (d) In support of the single-city theory it is further argued that(i) Jesus withdrew to Bethsaida as being in the jurisdiction of Philip, when he heard of the murder of John by Antipas, and would not have sought again the territories of the latter so soon after leaving them. Sites such as Capernaum, the center of Jesus mission before he left for Jerusalem; Bethsaida, the birthplace of the apostles Andrew, Peter and Philip; Magdala, the home of Mary Magdalene; Tabga, where the miracle of the multiplication of loaves and fishes occurred; and the Sea of Galilee itselfall are places that to the Christian recall events connected with Jesus life, the miracles he performed and the sacred words he uttered. Facebook. The southern city, therefore, should be understood as "the capital of Peraea" in BJ, IV; vii, 3.Gadara was a member of the DECAPOLIS (which see).W. As in the case of the other Bethsaida, no name has been recovered to guide us to the site. Calms a storm from . open map. There he meets a man seized with an unclean spirit (Mark) or with demons (Luke). It is applied to a district on the Northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee (Matthew 14:34 Mark 6:53), now known as el-Ghuweir, "little Ghor." Soon after the sites final abandonment, alluvial soil from the Wadi Samak covered this important Christian holy place. Like, not even the alphabet. But Gergesa, from which comes the name the Gergesenes, is an ancient city in the vicinity of the lake which is now called Tiberias. Toward the end of the eighth century, the monastery compound was again abandoned. We discovered these images when we lifted the columns and reopened the blocked doorways. Login & Purchase. A relatively large tell, no doubt the urban center of the area, stands about 300 yards from the monastery discovered by the bulldozer. Gergesa, also Gergasa ( in Byzantine greek) or the Country of the Gergesenes, is a place on the eastern ( Golan Heights) side of the Sea of Galilee located at some distance to the ancient Decapolis cities of Gadara and Gerasa. In 1 Maccabees 11:67 the sea is called "the water of Gennesar" (the Revised Version (British and American) "Gennesareth"). A steamer plies on the sea between the station at Semakh and Tiberias. Within the apse is a bench subdivided into semicircular, plastered seats. All three Synoptic Gospels mention this miracle, Matthew writes about two possessed men instead of just one, and only some manuscripts of his Gospel name the location as Gergesa, while the other copies, as well as all versions of Luke and Mark, mention either Gadara or Gerasa (see Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39, Matthew 8:28-34). The most likely answer is to the country of the Gerasenes: i.e., Gerasa, a Greek town thought to be the same as the similarly-named Kersa on the east shore of Lake Tiberias. According to local tradition, the ruins of this structure bore the name of Gersa or Gursa. The walls of the structure are more than 3 feet thick. Distance between Ramat Gan and Capernaum (114,37 km.) (2) Bethsaida of Galilee, where dwelt Philip, Andrew, Peter (John 1:44; John 12:21), and perhaps also James and John. Mark and Luke locate the event in the country of the Gerasenes; Matthew in the country of the Gadarenes thats the geographical problem were going to look at in this post. A Christian laymans perspective on the intersection between archaeology, historical criticism, text, and faith. From Mount Tabor to Capernaum: Step 27: From Caperaum to Nain: Step 28: From Nain to the second Galilean preaching tour: Step 29: From the second Galilean preaching tour to the country of Gerasenes: Step 30: From he country of Gerasenes to Capernaum: Step 31: From Capernaum to Jerusalem: Step 32: From Jerusalem to Nazareth: Step 33 In any event, the "country of the Gergesenes/Gadarenes/Gerasenes" in the New Testament Gospels refers to some location on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee. Distance between North District and Capernaum (9,93 km.) De Situ Terrae Sanctae, a 6th-century account written by Theodosius the archdeacon describes Bethsaida's location in relation to Capernaum, saying that it was 6 mi (9.7 km) distant from Capernaum. After stilling the storm while crossing the Sea of Galilee, Jesus lands with his disciples on the eastern shore of the lake. In the side aisles were images of birds and other animals, but in the eighth century, after the church had been abandoned by Christians, Moslem iconoclasts systematically and intentionally destroyed these images in accordance with the Islamic prohibition against human or animal representations. About 2 miles farther West are the hot springs of eT-Tabgha. Many are the ruins of great and splendid cities on slope and height of which almost nothing is known today. Today, it is identified with El-Koursi or Kursi. The house of Andrew and Peter seems to have been not far from the synagogue in Capernaum . it is a happy contention of the seasons, as if each of them claimed this country; for it not only nourishes different sorts of autumnal fruit beyond men's expectation, but preserves them a great while." The demons inside him gave him such strength that he was able to break all the chains and fetters that were intended to subdue him. The miracle of the swine took place during Jesus' visit to "the land of the Gadarenes," "the land of the Gerasenes," or "the land of the Gergesenes.". Gergasa, it has been suggested12, is a transliteration of Kursi, located half way up the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee. Capernaum is a Peru city located at the longitude of -77.488175 and latitude of -4.446235 . 27, Anchor Yale Bible (New Haven; London: Yale University Press, 2008), 342. (In Matthew, the story tells of two demoniacs.) It was conquered by the Moslems in the time of Omar (Guy le Strange, Palestine under the Moslems, 462). The presence of a copious spring of sweet water makes it probable that the site has been occupied from olden time; but no trace remains of any ancient city. In some places, the wall actually touches the boulder. It is therefore significant that only the Fourth Gospel speaks of "Bethsaida of Galilee. See FISHING. Pilgrimage was cut off and with it a major source of income. It was the seat of one of the councils instituted by Gabinius for the government of the Jews (Ant., XIV, v, 4; BJ, I, viii, 5). GENNESARET, lake of, same as Tiberias, sea of. (St. Matt. History:The name Gadara appears to be Semitic It is still heard in Jedur, which attaches to the ancient rock tombs, with sarcophagi, to the East of the present ruins. Contradictions, As Jesus began to get back into the boat, the delivered demoniac pleaded with Him that he might accompany Him. Around 150 years later Origen comes along, and, knowing that Matthews attempted fix isnt watertight, relocates the event to Gergasa based on what is probably an ancient tradition. distance from capernaum to gerasenes. Tyre: 33.2721571: 35.203278: Capernaum: 32.88033: 35.573307: Distance: 55.56 km: When we excavated this structure in 1980, we discovered that this was the very site of the miracle, as fixed by Christians in the mid-third century. The settlement was quite well planned and carefully organized. But as we have seen above, the "want of precision" must also be attributed to the writer of John 6:17. These variations caused little concern to the early Christian fathers who, in the late third century (as we know from literary sources), fixed the site of the miracle on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, at the mouth of Wadi Samak, also known as the Valley of Kursi (KOOR-see). Many New Testament manuscripts refer to the "Country of the Gadarenes" or "Gerasenes" rather than the Gergesenes. We may assume that the cities named in the Gospels were mainly Jewish. In most cases they have gone, leaving not even their names with any certainty behind; but His memory abides forever. Identification and Description:Umm Cheis answers the description given of Gadara by ancient writers. (Matthew 8:28; Mark 5:1; Luke 8:26) In Gerasenes in place of Gadarenes. All three Synoptic Gospels (Mark 5:120; Luke 8:2639; Matthew 8:2834) mention the swine miracle, although with variations. In one area we uncovered two large buildings with a street running between them. Alexander Janneus invested the place, and reduced it after a ten months' siege (Ant., XIII, iii, 3; BJ, I, iv, 2). ), and "the lake" (Luke 5:1, etc.). Luke 9:10 The apostles, when they had returned, told him what things they had done. , James R. Edwards, The Gospel according to Mark, The Pillar New Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI; Leicester, England: Eerdmans; Apollos, 2002), 154. Fertility:The walnut, the palm, the olive and the fig, which usually require diverse conditions, flourish together here. The heights of Naphtali, piled up in the North, seem to culminate only in the snowy summit of Great Hermon. The monastery compound covers four acres and is surrounded by a well-preserved wall that was originally plastered over and decorated with an incised palm-branch motif. , William Arndt et al., A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 612. When they arrive on the shore he gets out and is met by two demoniacs/a guy called Legion. After Herod's death it was joined to the province of Syria, 4 B.C. It was used to drive certain mills, and also to refresh the neighboring land. A dedicatory inscription contains the date 685 A.D. West of this village opens the tremendous gorge, Wady el Chamam, with the famous robbers' fastnesses in its precipitous sides, and the ruins of Arbela on its southern lip. Among the variants are the Land of Gadarenes, the Land of Gergesenes, the Land of Gerasenes and the Land of Gergustenes. This tell is crowned by an ancient Canaanite settlement. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles per hour) between Jerusalem to Capernaum, It takes 0.14 hours to arrive. So, Im kinda dependent on lexicons to tell me whats what. It was a strong fortress (Ant., XIII, iii, 3), near the Hieromax-i.e. . , The name Gerasenes is to be associated with the modern city of Jerash, located in Transjordan, 22 miles N of Amman. John McRay, Gerasenes, ed. Further, if the Gospel of Mark embodies the recollections of Peter, it would be difficult to find a more reliable authority for topographical details connected with the sea on which his fisher life was spent. One things for sure: Gergasa, if it can be equated with Kursi, is the most geographically plausible16 reading. Twitter. South of el-Mejdel the mountains advance to the shore, and the path is cut in the face of the slope, bringing us to the hot spring, `Ain el-Fuliyeh, where is a little valley, with gardens and orange grove. , Johannes P. Louw and Eugene Albert Nida, Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament: Based on Semantic Domains (New York: United Bible Societies, 1996), 716. They include several splendid temples, theaters, basilica, palaces and baths, with hippodrome and naumachia. But from their mute testimony we gather that the lake in the valley which is now so quiet was once the center of a busy and prosperous population. he first invaded Palestine (Polyb. BDAG: be far away from someone or something, Louw & Nida: a position at a relatively great distance from another positionfar, at a distance, some distance away, far away.. Almost from the beginning of Christianity, the area around the Sea of Galilee has been a major focus of Christian pilgrimage, a focus second only to Jerusalem. It maybe taken as certain that the jurisdiction of Gadara, as the chief city in these regions, extended over the country East of the Sea, including the lands of the subordinate town, GERASA (which see). He therefore took it upon himself to change the geographical details to make them more realistic. Although the ruins of this settlement, known as Tell el-Kursi, can still be seen, the site remains unexcavated. On the sands along the shore from el-Mejdel to `Ain et-Tineh these shells are so numerous as to cause a white glister in the sunlight.The main formation of the surrounding district is limestone. Ewing. Distance between Jerusalem and Capernaum (126,65 km.) From the northern parts of the lake the Horns of ChaTTin, the traditional Mount of Beatitudes, may be seen through the rocky jaws of the gorge. Hippos, Gerasa, and Gadara were all counted in the Decapolis, an informal grouping of Greco-Roman cities just south of the ancient city of Caesarea Philippi. A paved street, with double colonnade, ran from East to West. Country of the Gadarenes: This city is not named in Scripture, but the territory belonging to it is spoken of as chora ton Gadarenon, "country of the Gadarenes" (Matthew 8:28).In the parallel passages (Mark 5:1 Luke 8:26, 37) we read: chora ton Gerasenon "country of the Gerasenes."There is no good reason, however, to question the accuracy of the text in either case. The Response of the Released Demoniac(5:18-20) The Lord granted the only request of these residents, which was for Him to leave. (ii) The Bethsaida of medieval writers was evidently on the West of the Jordan. Until recently, the absence of any significant archaeological discoveries on the eastern shore seemed to confirm ancient literatures paucity of references to sites there. In the parallel passages (Mark 5:1 Luke 8:26, 37) we read: chora ton Gerasenon "country of the Gerasenes." Northward the plain widens into the marshy breadths of el-BaTeichah, and once more we reach the Jordan, flowing smoothly through the fiat lands to the sea.3. 33A, Word Biblical Commentary (Dallas: Word, Incorporated, 1998), 226. Traces of ancient buildings in the vicinity show that there must have been a fairly numerous population in the district.2. It was conquered by the Moslems in the time of Omar (Guy le Strange, Palestine under the Moslems, 462). ton Gergesenon, "of the Gergesenes," must be rejected (Westcott-Hort, II. The structure itself consists of two parts. These things, together with the frequent, and sometimes terribly destructive, earthquakes, sufficiently attest the volcanic character of the region. One of the great Roman roads ran eastward to Der`ah; and an aqueduct has been traced to the pool of el Khab, about 20 miles to the North of Der`ah. , Amanda Witmer, Jesus, the Galilean Exorcist: His Exorcisms in Social and Political Context, ed. 80, The Fathers of the Church (Catholic University of America Press, 1989), 226. Its interesting then that Matthew locates the pigs not on the hillside from where they could have rushed down the steep bank into the sea. The northern one, called the prothesis, housed the offerings of the faithful; the southern one, called the diaconicon, provided storage space for the sacred vessels and the vestments of the clergy. John 1:44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, of the city of Andrew and Peter. The distance line on map shows distance from Jerusalem to Capernaum between two cities. After Jesus heals him/them, the demons are sent into a herd of pigs. [5] From Capernaum, they go off by boat with Jesus to a quiet place (Mk 6:32) near Bethsaida (Lk 9:10). Rows of columns separate the central nave from the aisles on either side. , Which is why I dont buy McRays argument, The problem is in the similarity of spelling in Greek. On the rocky promontory, however, East of Khan Minyeh we find Sheikh `Aly ec-Caiyadin, "Sheikh Aly of the Fishermen," as the name of a ruined weley, in which the second element in the name Bethsaida is represented. John, writing after 84 A.D., would hardly have used the phrase "Bethsaida of Galilee" of a place only recently attached to that province, writing, as he was, at a distance from the scene, and recalling the former familiar conditions. At the center is a large prayer hall in the form of a basilica. Important Roman remains have recently been discovered here. Bacon, In addition to the domestic uses of oilin foods, as well as in lampsvials of holy oil were often given or sold to pilgrims. Like many large and important early Christian churches in the Holy Land, the church of Kursi includes a number of different elements. Interpreting the reference to the hillside as anywhere but the steep banks that encircle the lake is geographically problematic: the record describes a pretty short run for the pigs their stampede was quickly over. Some are of the opinion that Gergesa was the country of the ancient Girgashites; but it is more probable that 'Gergesenes' was introduced by Origen upon mere conjecture; as before him most copies seem to have read 'Gadarenes', agreeable to the parallel passages and the ancient Syriac version. Luke 8:26 They arrived at the country of the Gadarenes, which is opposite Galilee. One of the most significant sites on the eastern shore is the place where the so-called swine miracle is thought to have occurred. Here he feeds the 5,000 (Mt 14:14; Mk 6:33; Lk 9:11; Jn 6:5) [6] The disciples return across the Sea of Galilee (Mt 14:22; Mk 6:45), Jesus walking on the water to join them (Mt 14:25; Mk 6:48; Jn 6:19). According to Luke 3:23, Jesus was about thirty years old (quite old in those days) when he began his ministry. Cataloging is a continuous work in progress, however, and we welcome your input to enhance our understanding and presentation of the collection. MARK. "Jesus of Nazareth" was born in Bethlehem. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. This is a difficulty for Marks account the pigs would have had to trot many miles from the country of the Gerasenes before they even reached the hillside that overlooks the lake, never mind actually get to the lake itself. , For those who subscribe to inerrancy, get over yourselves and actually read the text. (iii) The East coast of the sea was definitely attached to Galilee in A.D. 84, and Ptolemy (circa 140) places Julius in Galilee. , Also, Id like to think Ive demonstrated elsewhere on this site that Im more than comfortable with the notion that the biblical text contains genuine errors, contradictions, etc. The monastery compound lies at the foot of a hill, on a plain by the Sea of Galilee. Some of these sites, such as Capernaum, have a continuous and uninterrupted place in the history of Christian pilgrimage, beginning as far back as the first centuries of our era. In the middle of the eighth century, probably as a result of the disastrous earthquake of 746/747, the monastery was destroyed. Luke 5:1 Now it happened, while the multitude pressed on him and heard the word of God, that he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret. Here a shallow vale breaks northward, bounded on the West by Tell `Areimeh. No trace of the name Bethsaida has been found in the district; but any one of the sites named would meet the requirements.To this neighborhood Jesus retired by boat with His disciples to rest awhile. If we accept Marcan Priority (which we do around here) then weve got Mark writing country of the Gerasenes, Luke following him faithfully, but Matthew deliberately changing Gerasenes to Gadarenes in his version of events. Gergesa, also Gergasa ( in Byzantine greek) or the Country of the Gergesenes, is a place on the eastern (Golan Heights) side of the Sea of Galilee located at some distance to the ancient Decapolis cities of Gadara and Gerasa. On the Sea of Galilee there are frequent storms. All three Synoptic Gospels ( Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39; Matthew 8:28-34) mention the "swine miracle," although with variations. On the shore, fully 2 miles from the Jordan, are the ruins of Tell Chum. The pigs would still have had to have been long distance runners not the picture painted for us in Mark or Luke where the herd is on the hillside close to the water. gad'-a-ra (Gadara):1. Rooms known as pastophoria, which played an important part in the ritual and the liturgy, flank the apse. Gerasa, one of the cities of Decapolis and the capital of the country of the Gerasenes, lay around 37 miles/60 kilometres away from the Sea of Galilee in what is today the city of Jerash in Jordan.3 The country of the Gerasenes did not reach the Sea of Galilee (an important point that well get to in a bit). David Noel Freedman, The Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary (New York: Doubleday, 1992), 991. It dominates the center of the compound and covers a spacious area of 12,110 square feet. (NOTE.-The Textus Receptus of the New Testament reading. The hot springs, as noted above, are in the bottom of the valley to the North. The factors that led to this site selection were undoubtedly: (1) its location on the eastern shore of the lake; (2) its proximity to an urban center (variously named Gergessa, Gadara and Gerasa); and (3) its topographical setting, in particular the steep hill where the swine herd had presumably been grazing. Your IP: It lights up the landscape as the eye does the human face; and it is often spoken of as "the eye of Galilee." proof that its territory reached the sea. [10] LUKE. A city in Transjordania, situated about thirty-five m. SE of the S end of the Sea of Galilee, one of the cities of the Decapolis; the inhabitants of the city. The house of Andrew and Peter seems to have been not far from the synagogue in Capernaum (Matthew 8:14 Mark 1:29, etc.). This street was over 25 feet wide and was paved with carefully cut, black basalt stones. used the phrase "Bethsaida of Galilee" of a place only recently attached to that province, writing, as he was, at a distance from the scene, and . The absence of any name resembling Bethsaida need not concern us.Were There Two Bethsaidas? He gave it a free constitution. Now there is no question that Capernaum was on "the other side," nor is there any suggestion that the boat was driven out of its course; and it is quite obvious that, sailing toward Capernaum, whether at Tell Chum or at Khan Minyeh, it would never reach Bethsaida Julius. The demons inside the man beg to be allowed to enter a nearby herd of swine, numbering about 2,000 according to Mark. Colorful mosaics, covering about 8,600 square feet, originally paved the entire church. Matthew, using Mark as a source for his own gospel, appears to have been aware of this geographic difficulty. Was Marks knowledge of the Decapolis shaky? In about ten minutes the wind fell as suddenly as it had risen. Unfortunately, the most severe damage to the mosaics occurred in the nave. Next, we reach the mouth of Wady Semak, in which lie the ruins of Kurseh, probably representing the ancient Gerasa. Mark 1:16 Passing along by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. Powered by, View over Kursi toward the Sea of Galilee, The Black Obelisks journey from Nimrud to London, A critical assessment of the scientific explanation for the Ten Plagues in The Exodus Decoded Plague 7: Hail. The emperor would not listen to the accusations of the inhabitants against Herod for oppressive conduct (Ant., XV, x, 2). At the beginning of the Jewish revolt the country around Gadara was laid waste (BJ, II, xviii, 1). Commentary on the Gospel according to John Books 1-10, Ed. From the beginning of our work, it was clear that we were excavating the remains of a large, walled settlement of a religious character, undoubtedly a monastery that included a well-built basilica of exceptional quality. Its just one of those things. Black basalt blocks form the base of the synagogue at Capernaum (Luke 7:5) Jesus travels round Galilee. Description: Farther North, Wady el-`Amud brings down much water in the rainy season. Jerash, ancient Gerasa According to Mark, night and day he cries out on the mountains and bruises himself with stones. This is true even today. It should be noted, however, that the name is in origin radically different from Bethsaida. PLACE. From the late fifth to the early seventh centuries, all four sides of the compound had entrances. He who feared His arrival now dreaded His departure. During the second half of the sixth century, the diaconicon was remodeled to house a baptistery. It throws out a rocky promontory into the sea, and beyond this are the ruins of Khan Minyeh, with `Ain et-Tineh close under the cliff. From the point where the Jordan enters in the North to its exit in the South is about 13 miles. The location of the incident of the "Gadarene . The name Samak, which means fish both in Aramaic (the vernacular of Jesus time) and in Arabic, reflects the fact that these fish were as important to the ancients as to people today. It is as if this chamber (which once had a tower) was built to protect or preserve the boulder. Click to reveal Matthew 15:29 Jesus departed there, and came near to the sea of Galilee; and he went up into the mountain, and sat there. Demonology, Luke 10:13 "Woe to you, Chorazin! They are closed by carved stone doors, and are used as storehouses for grain, and also as dwellings by the inhabitants. Gerasa, Gadara, Gergesa from where did the pigs stampede? The Gadarenes captured some of the boldest of the Jews, of whom several were put to death, and others imprisoned (ibid., 5). It was besieged by Baldwin II, in 1121 A.D. As this is too far from the sea for a fishing village, Schumacher (The Jaulan, 246) suggests that el-`Araj, "a large, completely destroyed site close to the lake," connected in ancient times with et-Tell "by the beautiful roads still visible," may have been the fishing village, and et-Tell the princely residence. It is mentioned in some ancient manuscripts of the Gospel of Matthew as the place where the Miracle of the Swine took place, a miracle performed by Jesus who drove demons out of two possessed men and into a herd of pigs. John 6:1 After these things, Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which is also called the Sea of Tiberias. The triumphal arch to the South of the city is almost entire. See CAPERNAUM. When he sees Jesus, the demoniac begs Jesus not to torment him. ge-nes'-a-ret he ge Gennesaret):1. Country of the Gadarenes:This city is not named in Scripture, but the territory belonging to it is spoken of as chora ton Gadarenon, "country of the Gadarenes" (Matthew 8:28). To deal with it he changed country of the Gerasenes to country of the Gadarenes: Matthew 8:28 When he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs coming out of the tombs met him.. Two paved streets with double colonnades cut through the city at right angles, four massive pedestals still marking the point of intersection. The ruins include those of two theaters, a basilica, a temple, and many important buildings, telling of a once great and splendid city. The water of the lake is clear and sweet. The street terminated at the courtyard in front of the church. Near by is the site at `Ain et-Tabigha, which many have identified with Bethsaida of Galilee. In the rooms north of the prayer hall, we found an oil-press, including the crushing, pressing and collecting components. Thomas P. 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