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Tiberias - History |
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Tiberias
plays an important role in Jewish history. It was part of the land
bequeathed to Naphtali (Joshua
19:35). In the Mishnaic
and Talmudic period, Tiberias was an important spiritual centre.
The
Sanhedrin (the High Court of Israel during the Second Temple period)
relocated to Tiberias from Sepphoris, and the Talmud was compiled there.
A Samaritan centre existed in Tiberias in the middle of the 4th century.
The early pioneers established some of Israel's first kibbutzim
(collective farms) at the turn of the century in this area.
Tiberias
is only mentioned once in the Bible. John 6:23 refers to "Tiberian
boats". Modern Tiberias was built in 1912 and was liberated during the Israeli War of Independence in 1948. Tourists can now enjoy hot springs, water parks, beaches, and alligator and ostrich farms, as well as the vibrant nightlife. |
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The
Tiberias area has been a popular destination for tourists for over 2000
years. As early as Roman times this thriving recreation spa, built around
17 natural mineral hot springs more than 600 ft. below sea level,
extended a warm welcome to visitors from every part of the ancient world.
Built by Herod Antipas, the city was named Tiberias in honour of the
Roman Emperor Tiberius.
