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Israel Sea of Galilee Chorazin

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Chorazin
Description:
A column from the synagogue at Chorazin. (First century Chorazin was located on the north side of the nearby road.)



Location:
Chorazin
Description:
A carving of the pagan sun god, Helios (the left-most circular carving), appears among the ruins of the Chorazin synagogue. This kind of carving, as well as idols found at the site, may point to syncretism that arose within Judaism. (First century Chorazin was located on the north side of the nearby road.)



Location:
Chorazin
Description:
The seat of Moses occupied a prominent place in the synagogue. From this seat, the Pharisees and teachers of the law would read and teach the scriptures. (Matt 23:2-6). (First century Chorazin was located on the north side of the nearby road.)



Location:
Chorazin
Description:
Just a short distance east of Chorazin was the seaside town of Bethsaida. Jesus sharply condemned both Chorazin and Bethsaida for their unbelief in spite of the many miracles that were performed in these towns (Matt 11:21).