Lazarus’ tomb at Bethany, Jacob’s Well in Shechem, Mt. Gerazim, Samaria, Galilee, Nazareth
Read Edward’s recollections of Jacob’s Well.
Read Edward’s recollections of Mt. Gerazim.
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- Our day begins with a stop in Bethany at the traditional site of Lazarus’ tomb.
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- The sign marking the tomb.
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- We drive north through Samaria stopping in SHECHEM at Jacob’s Well. We enter through the wall.
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- We pass through the courtyard to an enclosed stairwell at the opposite end where we descend 20 feet below ground.
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- There in this vaulted room is Jacob’s Well.
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- Driving on, we see the ruins of the Samaritan temple on MT. GERAZIM.
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- Mt. Gerazim.
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- Driving on, we visit the nearby city of SAMARIA, the capital of Ahab and Jezebel.
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- More ruins.
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- We reach NAZARETH. Here is an excavated home like Mary’s.
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- Basilica of the Annunciation. Within the Church of St. Joseph is an ancient house, the traditional site of Gabriel’s announcement to the Virgin Mary.
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- Inside the house.
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- A stained glass window in the church.
