Magdala, Israel: Hometown & Life of Mary Magdalene, Sea of Galilee

Video - Magdala, Israel: Hometown & Life of Mary Magdalene, Sea of Galilee

Take a tour of all the sites of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee. See the latest discoveries and learn about the life of Mary Magdalene, one of Christ's most devoted followers and from whom Christ cast out seven demons. She was the first one at the tomb after Christ rose from the dead and is mentioned throughout the Gospels. See how her life was drastically changed by Christ and some faith lessons we can learn from here and this site of Magdala!

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Overview & Synagogue
4:41 - Fish Market Area
5:09 - Residential Area
6:10 - Duc In Altum Center
7:08 - Info About Magdala & Life of Mary Magdalene
19:52 - Faith Lessons for Us Today from the Life of Mary Magdalene

Location
1. Magdala, also known as Migdal, is located on the northwestern shore of the Sea of Galilee.
2. It was located on the Via Maris (International Highway linking Africa with Asia and Europe).
Historical Background
1. This particular part of Magdala was recently discovered in 2009. It’s believed a flash flood covered it sometime in the latter part of the 1st Century, as no coins or artifacts were found dating later than 67 AD.
2. It was a fishing village with one of the largest fish markets in the northern Galilee area.
3. It has one of the oldest, most well-preserved synagogues in Israel.
4. This synagogue was in use during the time of Jesus, and He certainly would have preached here on a regular basis.
Matthew 4:23: And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.
5. On one occasion, Jesus came to this area after feeding 4,000 people on the eastern side of the Sea of Galilee.
Matthew 15:38–39: Those who ate were four thousand men, besides women and children. 39 And after sending away the crowds, he got into the boat and went to the region of Magadan (Magdala).
6. It had a population of around 1,000–2,000 people during the time of Christ.
7. It had a boat harbor.
8. It has a rare stone replica of the temple in Jerusalem with detailed carvings showing different aspects of the temple.
9. Magdala was the hometown of the famous Jewish historian, Josephus.
10. It was the hometown of Mary Magdalene, from whom Christ cast out 7 demons.

Places of Interest
1. Synagogue
2. Beth Midrash (teaching area in the synagogue)
3. Stone with grooves (used for reading the scrolls in the synagogue)
4. A rare stone replica of the temple in Jerusalem in the synagogue
5. Well-preserved mosaics in the synagogue
6. Scroll storage room in the synagogue
7. Marketplace
8. Fish market area
9. Residential area
10. Mikvahs
11. Harbor
12. Byzantine Monastery
13. Duc In Altum (Latin for "Put out into the deep") is a spiritual center in Magdala in which all can worship. It has a unique Galilean boat as an altar and has a beautiful view behind it of the Sea of Galilee. This center was built in honor