Chapter XIII

Jerusalem and Capernaum the great Centres of our Lord’s
Ministry. ―― Christ a limited Traveler. ―― Judea and Galilee
contrasted. ―― Provinces of Galilee. ―― The Herods. ―― Meaning
of Galilee. ―― Sea of Galilee. ―― Its Characteristics. ――
Hallowed Associations. ―― Imperial City of Tiberias. ―― Founded
by Herod Antipas. ―― His Crimes. ―― John the Baptist. ―― It
became a Jewish City and the Metropolis of the Race. ―― Home
of eminent Scholars. ―― Now an Arab Town. ―― Citizens. ――
Miraculous Draught of Fishes. ―― Jesus never visited it.
―― Warm Baths of Tiberias. ―― Site of Tarichea. ―― Naval
Engagement. ―― Bridge of Semakh. ―― River Jarmuk. ―― City
of Gadara. ―― Ruins. ―― Tombs. ―― Not the Scene of the
Destruction of the Swine. ―― Argument. ―― Ruins of Gamala. ――
Near here was the Scene of the Miracle. ―― Mouth of the Jordan.
―― Bethsaida Julias. ―― Feeding of the Five Thousand. ―― Our
Lord Walking on the Sea. ―― Home of Mary Magdalene. ―― Rich
Plain of Gennesaret. ―― Parables. ―― Site of Capernaum. ――
Fountain of the Fig. ―― Thrilling History of the City as
connected with Christ. ―― The Woe. ―― Desolation. ―― Bethsaida.
―― Birthplace of Peter, James, and John. ―― Not Bethsaida
Julias. ―― Influence of natural Scenery upon the Formation
of Character. ―― Chorazin. ―― Sudden Gale upon the Sea. ――
Extensive Remains of the City. ―― Without an Inhabitant. ――
Upper Jordan. ―― Waters of Merom. ―― Tell el-Kâdy. ―― City of
Dan. ―― Its Fountain. ―― Cæsarea Philippi. ―― Town of Hasbeiya.
―― Fountain. ―― Highest perennial Source of the Jordan. ――
Mount Hermon. ―― Vast and grand Prospect from its lofty
Summit. ―― Scriptural Allusions. ―― “Valley of the Pigeons.”
―― Sublime Ravine. ―― Mount of Beatitudes. ―― Battle of Hattin.
―― Defeat of the Crusaders. ―― Triumph of Saladin. ―― Route
to Nazareth. ―― Its authentic History is not older than the
Christian Era. ―― Its Valley and Mountains. ―― Population.
―― Schools. ―― Legendary Sites. ―― Scene of the Annunciation.
―― House and Shop of Joseph. ―― Pictures. ―― Fountain. ――
Beautiful Girls of Nazareth. ―― Mount of Precipitation. ――
True Mount. ―― View. ―― Scene of our Lord’s Childhood and
Manhood.

CHAPTER XIV.

Phœnicia. ―― Its Extent and Fertility. ―― Origin of the
Phœnicians. ―― Their Commerce. ―― Their Learning. ―― Departure
from Nazareth. ―― Cana of Galilee. ―― First Christian Wedding.
―― Beautiful Vale of Abilîn. ―― Plain of Accho. ―― City of
’Akka. ―― Names. ―― Metropolis of the Crusaders. ―― Their
Destruction. ―― Gibbon. ―― The Moslem Nero. ―― Napoleon’s
Defeat. ―― Road to Tyre. ―― Summer Palace. ―― Excavations. ――
Wild and dangerous Pass. ―― Antiquity of Tyre. ―― Three Tyres.
―― Stupendous Water-works. ―― Continental Tyre. ―― Sins and
Judgments. ―― Glory departed. ―― How Prophecy was fulfilled.
―― Insular Tyre. ―― Tyre of the Crusaders. ―― Cathedral. ――
Tomb of Hiram. ―― Wonderful Temple. ―― Sarepta. ―― Zidon. ――
Gardens. ―― Ancient Glory. ―― Wars. ―― Harbor. ―― Citadel. ――
Tombs. ―― Interesting Discoveries. ―― Ornaments.