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Bible maps make the Bible clearer

The Casual English Bible® maps tell Bible stories in a captivating way that engages even people who have never read the Bible. Lavishly detailed maps only make the stories of Jesus and others more compelling and easier to picture and to understand.

These 3D-style maps of Bible lands are created from blended high resolution satellite images, matched to precise elevation data from international space agencies.

How to search for maps

—Type “Galilee” into the Casual English Bible’s map search engine, below. Instantly, you’ll see dozens of beautiful maps…many in 3D style. Each one tracks with a different Bible story. These aren’t generic maps with a hundred place names.
—Type “Samson” into the Bible map search engine. You’ll see the tiny village where he lived in the Judean foothills below Jerusalem.
—Type “Corinthians” and you’ll see a gallery full of maps associated with Paul’s letters of 1, 2 Corinthians, to the church in Corinth, Greece.

3D sense of the lay of the land

Get a feel for the lay of the land:

—Ararat Mountains, where Noah’s boat ran aground. The Bible doesn’t say it was Mount Ararat.
—Judean hills where Joshua and the Israelites found most of their battles for the Promised Land. They avoided the plains, where their enemies with armored chariots had the advantage over Israel’s foot soldiers.
—Jesus’ 20-mile climb from Jericho and the Jordan River Valley upward half a mile high, to the crest of the Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem.
—One surprise for some readers is the Jesus Triangle, a plug of ground between three cities. It’s where Jesus spent most of his ministry time. A person can walk that entire triangle in a single day. Type “Jesus triangle” to see it.

Map of Canaan, Promised Land

cross-section map of the Jewish homeland, the Promised Land, today's Israel and Palestinian Territories

Map of Canaan, Promised Land

Bible Book: Numbers, Deuteronomy Type: Maps Location: Beersheba, Bethlehem, Caesarea Philippi, Damascus, Galilee, Hebron, Israel, Jerusalem, Joppa, Jordan River, Judah, Judean hills, Mount Hermon, Mount Tabor, Nazareth, Samaria the city, Sebaste, Sidon, Sychar, Tel Aviv, Tyre

Map of Canaan, Promised Land

Ancient Israel, known as Canaan, was located in the eastern Mediterranean region on a plug of ground with diverse geography: seacoast, mountains, river valley, desert. There's also some wasteland that's something of a cross between desert, Mars, and the floormat in a '91 Buick Skylark.

Hill people

The land affected where Israelites chose to live. And it directed the battles they fought with neighboring peoples such as the Philistines and others.
The Jordan River runs down the center of the country, providing a source of water for the Israelites and their crops.
Israelites settled in various parts of the country, depending on the availability of water, fertile land, and defensive positions. Hilltops were good. The Bible describes the Israelites settling in areas such as the central hill country, the Jordan Valley, and the coastal plain.

Powerful Philistine enemy

Philistines, a powerful people of the ancient Near East, today's Middle East, lived in the coastal plain. They were a constant threat to the Israelites. The Bible describes several battles between the Israelites and the Philistines, including the famous story of David and Goliath.
The geography of the land also played a role in these battles. The Philistines' control of the coastal plain gave them a strategic advantage in terms of trade and military power. However, the Israelites' knowledge of the hill country and their ability to use it to their advantage helped them win battles against the Philistines.

Israel's many enemies

The Israelites also faced conflicts with other neighboring peoples, including the Canaanites, Amorites, and Moabites. The geography of the land influenced these conflicts as well, with battles often fought over valuable resources such as water and fertile land.
Lay of the land
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Lay of the land

map cross-section Israel

Lay of the land

Bible Book: Psalms Type: Maps Location: Bethlehem, Hebron, Israel, Jerusalem, Joppa, Jordan River, Judah, Mount Hermon, Mount Tabor, Nazareth, Samaria the city, Sychar Era: Heroes, kings

Map of Canaan, Promised Land

Ancient Israel, known as Canaan, was located in the eastern Mediterranean region on a plug of ground with diverse geography: seacoast, mountains, river valley, desert. There's also some wasteland that's something of a cross between desert, Mars, and the floormat in a '91 Buick Skylark.

Hill people

The land affected where Israelites chose to live. And it directed the battles they fought with neighboring peoples such as the Philistines and others.
The Jordan River runs down the center of the country, providing a source of water for the Israelites and their crops.
Israelites settled in various parts of the country, depending on the availability of water, fertile land, and defensive positions. Hilltops were good. The Bible describes the Israelites settling in areas such as the central hill country, the Jordan Valley, and the coastal plain.

Powerful Philistine enemy

Philistines, a powerful people of the ancient Near East, today's Middle East, lived in the coastal plain. They were a constant threat to the Israelites. The Bible describes several battles between the Israelites and the Philistines, including the famous story of David and Goliath.
The geography of the land also played a role in these battles. The Philistines' control of the coastal plain gave them a strategic advantage in terms of trade and military power. However, the Israelites' knowledge of the hill country and their ability to use it to their advantage helped them win battles against the Philistines.

Israel's many enemies in Canaan

The Israelites also faced conflicts with other neighboring peoples, including the Canaanites, Amorites, and Moabites. The geography of the land influenced these conflicts as well, with battles often fought over valuable resources such as water and fertile land.
For more Bible background, consider the bestselling Complete Guide to the Bible, by Stephen M. Miller.
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Hebrews 8 map

map of Israel and Judah

Hebrews 8 map

Bible Book: Hebrews Type: Maps Location: Beersheba, Bethlehem, Caesarea Philippi, Damascus, Galilee, Hebron, Israel, Jerusalem, Joppa, Jordan River, Judah, Judea, Judean hills, Mount Hermon, Mount Tabor, Nazareth, Samaria the city, Sebaste, Sidon, Sychar, Tel Aviv, Tyre Era: Church, Letters
Hebrews 8 map. New contract with God. "The time is coming when I’m going to make a new agreement with the people from Israel and from Judah."
New contract with God
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Map Galilee farmland

map of galilee farmland

Map Galilee farmland

Bible Book: Matthew Type: Maps Location: Bethsaida, Cana, Chorazin, Galilee, Gennesaret, Gergesa, Ginnosar, Israel, Jesus Triangle, Jezreel Valley, Magdala, Mount of Beatitudes, Mount Tabor, Nain, Nazareth, Sea of Galilee, Sepphoris, Tiberas Era: Jesus

Mapping Galilee farmland

When Jesus traveled around Galilee teaching and healing people, he was moving among farmers and fishermen.

In his day, the Galilean region was a renowned agricultural hub. Crops such as wheat, barley, olives, and grapes thrived in the rich soil. Farmers skilled in irrigation farming built terraces on slopes to curb soil erosion. Some irrigated their farms with spring water, even if they had to haul it by hand.

Ancient historian's view of Galilee farming 

Josephus, a first-century Jewish historian, wrote extensively about the Galilean region during his time. In his work, "The Jewish War," he described the Galilean region as fertile and productive, well suited for agriculture due to its topography and climate.

Josephus also highlighted the skilled farmers' techniques in Galilee. He described the daily life of Galilean farmers, highlighting their hard work and dedication. Josephus said they start their work early in the morning and continue until sunset, working to ensure their crops thrived.

He said the Galilean region was a beautiful and productive area for agriculture. 

Farming Galilee today

Galilee, now a part of modern-day Israel, remains a vital agricultural hub, primarily for fruits and vegetables that are grown and exported around the world. many farmers here have harnessed advancements in technology to transform the agricultural sector with computerized irrigation systems, greenhouses, and modern tools such as tractors and harvesting machines that have improved farming efficiency and yields.

Green farming

Despite the significant strides in technology, the essence of using natural inputs in farming remains vital in Galilee today, just as it was in biblical times. The producers use integrated pest management techniques to ensure that their crops thrive while protecting the environment. Organic farming methods are also prevalent among small-scale farmers who sell their produce in local farmer markets.

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Spiritual harvest

35Jesus went into cities and villages all over the area. He taught in synagogues. He preached the good news about the Kingdom of Heaven. He healed everyone brought to him. It didn’t matter what kind of illness or disease they had. 36He felt for the people. He could see they were facing a lot of troubles and they had no idea where to turn for help. They were like lost sheep without a shepherd. 37He told his disciples, “There’s a huge crop out there ready to harvest. But we don’t have enough workers. 38Ask the Boss in charge of the harvest to send more workers out into the field.” 

Matthew 9:35-38

For more about life in Jesus's day, from Stephen M. Miller:

The Jesus of the Bible

Complete Guide to the Bible

Galilee farmland
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Holy land map at time of Jesus

map of Israel at time of Jesus, with Tyre and Sidon

Holy land map at time of Jesus

Bible Book: Matthew Type: Maps Location: Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Damascus, Dead Sea, Decapolis, Gaza Strip, Israel, Jerusalem, Jordan River, Judea, Lebanon, Mount Hermon, Mount Tabor, Phoenicia, Samaria the city, Sea of Galilee, Sidon, Ten Cities, Tyre, West Bank Era: Jesus
Holy land map at time of Jesus: Judea, Samaria, Galilee, the Decapolis (Ten Towns).
Land of Jesus
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Bible Map Galilee

map of Galilee

Bible Map Galilee

Bible Book: Matthew Type: Maps Location: Bethsaida, Caesarea Philippi, Capernaum, Chorazin, Gergesa, Golan Heights, Israel, Jenin, Jesus Triangle, Jezreel Valley, Kursi, Lebanon, Magdala, Mount Hermon, Mount of Beatitudes, Mount Tabor, Nain, Phoenicia, Sepphoris Era: Jesus

Bible Map Galilee

Jesus grew up in Galilee. it's a green and beautiful land with soil so rich that first-century Jewish historian Josephus said a lazy person could make a good living farming there. He reported there were 204 villages in the area, according to Who's Who & Where's Where in the Bible, by Stephen M. Miller.
 The Casual English Bible describes Galilee as a hilly and fertile area with a good climate and a thriving agriculture. It's the main breadbasket provider of food for Israel and Palestinians today.

Jesus of Galilee

According to the Bible, Jesus spent most of his life and did most of his miracles in Galilee. He grew up in Nazareth, a small town nestled in the hills of Galilee, and easy to miss.
He later traveled throughout the region preaching and teaching.
Galilee is where he fed 5,000 just just a few fish and a little bread. This is he preached the Sermon on the Mount. It all took place in the countryside, far from crowded Jerusalem.

Home to many disciples

Galilee was also home to several of Jesus' disciples, including Peter, Andrew, James, and John. They were fishermen, and their knowledge of the Sea of Galilee and the surrounding area proved useful in their travels with Jesus.

Land of conflict

This was a land of conflict, with various powers vying for control throughout the centuries. That's because Galilee was an important trade hub, connecting the Mediterranean world with the east.
After Rome crushed a Jewish revolt and then leveled the Jerusalem Temple, many Jewish scholars moved to Galilee. It became known as the place where scholars compiled their most sacred writings and Bible commentaries and debates about traditions, such as the Mishnah and Talmud.
 
Galilee
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