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Fishing in the Time of Jesus

In the area where Jesus lived and worked — around the Lake of Galilee — fishing was an important source of income for many people. Jesus’ disciples were fishermen, for instance. Archaeological data and information from the New Testament allow us to form a good picture of fishing in the time of Jesus.

Various Methods of Fishing

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