Capernaum
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe lakeside town that became the base of Jesus's Galilean ministry, and home to Peter.
Matthew 4:13; Mark 2:1
Berthold Werner — Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)
ArchaeologyIts white limestone synagogue (built over a 1st-century basalt one) and the octagonal church over a venerated house of Peter are both preserved.
Capernaum (Tell Hum) Franciscan excavations (V. Corbo & S. Loffreda, from 1968); 4th-5th c. white limestone synagogue over 1st-century basalt foundations; octagonal Byzantine church over the 'insula sacra' venerated as the House of Peter (S. Loffreda, 'Recovering Capharnaum', Franciscan Printing Press, 1985).
Born here
James, son of Zebedee
son of thunder
Apostle
John, son of Zebedee
the beloved disciple
Apostle · Evangelist
Matthew the Apostle
the tax collector
Apostle · Evangelist
Alphaeus
Father of apostles
Jairus
Synagogue ruler
On these journeys
- The life and travels of Jesus — Jesus of Nazareth
- Ministry and mission of Peter — Simon Peter
