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Israel Gergesa
There is unresolved dispute as to this site, supposedly the scene of Jesuss miracle of the Gadarene swine : other suggested names are Gadara, Kursa, Djerash &c. Date: circa 1835
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1835 Dispute Israel Jesus Jesuss Miracle Names Suggested Supposedly Swine Djerash Gadara
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This evocative print, believed to depict the ancient site of Gergesa in the Middle East, is shrouded in historical mystery and theological debate. Circa 1835, the image captures the rugged terrain and timeless quality of the region, with its rocky cliffs, barren landscape, and distant body of water. The unresolved dispute surrounding this location stems from the biblical account of Jesus' miracle of the Gadarene swine, as described in the New Testament's Mark 5:1-20. Jesus is said to have encountered a man possessed by legions of demons near the shores of the Sea of Galilee. After a fierce struggle, the demons were cast out and entered a herd of swine, which then plunged into the water and drowned. Various sites have been suggested as the location of this miraculous event, with Gergesa, Gadara, Kursa, and Djerash among the most commonly proposed. Despite extensive archaeological research, the exact identification of the site remains elusive. The name Gergesa appears in early Christian texts, but there is no definitive archaeological evidence to support its association with the biblical account. The other suggested names, such as Gadara and Kursa, are also associated with ancient cities in the region, further complicating the issue. This print, with its haunting beauty and sense of history, invites us to contemplate the enduring power of religious stories and the ongoing quest to uncover the truth behind them. The unresolved dispute surrounding the location of the miracle of the Gadarene swine adds to the intrigue and allure of this image.
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