Nazareth, the childhood hometown of Jesus, sits high up on a mountain. In ancient times, it was very difficult to get in and out of Nazareth, because of its inaccessibility. The town itself backs up to a cliff over the Sea of Galilee- the same cliff the townspeople wanted to through Jesus over in Luke 4.
That's why they said, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?"—because it was so isolated.
Today, it's filled with Arab inhabitants. On top of the house where it is believed Jesus lived sits a church. Behind the altar are a set of stairs leading up into what was believed to be Joseph's workshop.
The church itself is simple, in a Byzantine style. Where the original walls end, newer walls were added on top, and adorned throughout are works of art donated from Catholic churches from around the world.
That's why they said, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?"—because it was so isolated.
Today, it's filled with Arab inhabitants. On top of the house where it is believed Jesus lived sits a church. Behind the altar are a set of stairs leading up into what was believed to be Joseph's workshop.
The church itself is simple, in a Byzantine style. Where the original walls end, newer walls were added on top, and adorned throughout are works of art donated from Catholic churches from around the world.
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