As most often used by Christians, "Galilee" refers to the Sea of Galillee, a freshwater lake located in Northern Israel. The term can also refer to specific region of Northern Israel.
The Sea of Galilee has also been known as Kineret or the Sea of Kineret, and Lake Tiberias.
The lake extends, north to south, approximately 13 miles and is fed by underground springs and the Jordan River, which flows through it, from North to South. The lake is approximately 8 miles wide.
During the time of Jesus, the Sea of Galilee was ringed with settlements and supported fishing. Jesus recruited four of his Apostles, brothers Simon and Andrew, and brothers John and James, from the vicinity of the Sea (see Matthew 4). The sea features prominently in the testimony of many of the Apostles, including Jesus walking on water, calming a storm, and feeding the five thousand. Jesus also appeared near the sea after his resurrection (John 21).
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