Partially reconstructed in 1926, the dating of the Capernaum synagogue continues to be a matter of debate. What is certain is that the imposing ruin is not the synagogue referred to in the Gospel of Mark, though it seems to have been built on the site of an earlier 1st-century building.

On a Sabbath day, Jesus taught in the synagogue in Capernaum and healed a man who was possessed by an unclean spirit (Luke 4:31–36 and Mark 1:21–28). This story is notable as the only one that is common to the gospels of Mark and …

The first-century Capernaum synagogue in which Jesus preached has probably been found. Because more than one synagogue may have existed in Capernaum at this time, we cannot be sure that this new find was Jesus’ synagogue.

Jan 19, 2018 · A synagogue at Capernaum is specifically mentioned in the Gospels of Mark, Luke, and John, and remains of two synagogues from antiquity have been found in the town (Mark 1:21; Luke 4:31-33; John 6:59).

The Synagogue. The synagogue of Capernaum was an impressive structure. Built of large, white limestone blocks from the hills of Galilee west of the town, it stood out among the buildings of grey basalt surrounding it.

Ancient Capernaum Synagogue Painted Sketch of the Synagogue at Capernaum. This painting reveals how the synagogue looked according to the ruins that were discovered at the site of ancient Capernaum. This two-story synagogue was the most significant landmark in the ancient city of Capernaum. The Synagogue at Capernaum

Main Finds: Synagogue built of limestone on top of basalt stone. Many ornamental architectural features were uncovered, including a seven-branched candelabra and a wagon bearing a shrine. Dating of the structure is debated by scholars. Inscriptions: Aramaic (Naveh 1978: 30-31, CIIP V/1: 517-518), Greek (Roth-Gerson 1987: 87-90, CIIP V/1: 515-516).

Capernaum served as Jesus' base during his three year ministry. Excavation of the ruins of Capernaum has unearthed Peter's house and the synagogues in which Jesus taught. As you can see, ...

The Capernaum Synagogue also known as the White Synagogue is a fourth century CE Jewish temple in the ancient fishing village of Capernaum, built on the remains of an earlier first century CE synagogue.

The synagogue at Capernaum is one of the most impressive, if not the most impressive synagogue ruin in the Galilee. Capernaum was a prosperous community and its synagogue was built with white limestone blocks and pillars rather than the local basalt rock out of which their homes were made.