Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Tabgha

Tabgha (Hebrew עין שבע Eyn Sava‘), a town situated on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee in Israel, is the traditional site of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes in Christianity (Mark 6:30-46). Its name is derived from the Greek name Heptapegon ("seven springs"). St. Jerome referred to Tabgha as "the solitude" (eremos). The earliest building at Tabgha was a small chapel built in the 4th century AD.

This was probably the shrine described by the pilgrim Egeria at the end of the 4th century:

"In the same place (not far from Capernaum) facing the Sea of Galilee is a well watered land in which lush grasses grow, with numerous trees and palms. Nearby are seven springs which provide abundant water. In this fruitful garden Jesus fed five thousand people with five loaves of bread and two fish."

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Anonymous said...

Hi I am creating a unit of work for students who are studying John's Gospel.

I am a teacher in Australia and would like to use your image. May I have permission to do so and I will acknowkledge you for the picture.

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