Magdala: Town of Mary Magdalene! Sea of Galilee, Jewish Synagogue, Migdol, Demon-Possessed, Israel

Mary Magdalene was one of Christ's most devoted followers and from whom Christ cast of seven demons. She was the first one at the tomb after Christ rose from the dead and is mentioned all throughout the Gospels. See in this video how her life was drastically changed by Christ!
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 there have been no coins or artifacts found dating later than 67 AD.
2. It was a fishing village and had one of the largest fish markets in the northern Galilee area.
3. It has one of the oldest, 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. Market place
8. Fish market area
9. Residential area
10. Mitzvahs
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 of Mary Magdalene. One of its purposes is to honor and support women today.

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