Study · Place
Judea
Judea is the southern region centered on Jerusalem and the hill country historically associated with Judah. In the New Testament it forms an important setting for the birth narratives, John the Baptist's ministry, Jesus' activity around Jerusalem, and the earliest Christian community.
Biblical and historical context
The boundaries and political status of Judea changed across biblical periods. In first-century texts, Judea can refer to Roman-administered territory around Jerusalem and, more broadly, the southern Jewish homeland.
Location
Judea, Israel / West Bank · 31.7000, 35.1000