#oldjaffa

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Old Joppa, Israel, on the outskirts of Tel-Aviv is mentioned many times in the Bible, as this is where Simon the Tanner lived, Peter performed miracles, Jonah fled from God & the wood for the Temple of Solomon arrived in its port.

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This is believed to be the spot, under the foundations of this house, where Simon the Tanner lived & Peter resided with him. ”Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, who lives by the sea.” Acts 10:32

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On his conquest of Canaan, Pharaoh Ramesses II invaded Joppa & built a large fort here. These gates stand at the exact spot of the entrance of Ramesses II fort.

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In Joppa, St. Peter had the vision mentioned in Acts 10:11-16 “He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds. Then a voice told him, “Get up, Peter. Kill and eat. Surely not, Lord!” Peter replied. “I have never eaten anything impure or unclean.” The voice spoke to him a second time, “Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.” This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven.”

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St. Peter’s Church in Joppa was built to remember Peter’s ministry & faith for the salvation of the Gentiles. Around this area is where St. Peter would have lived 2000 years ago!

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St. Peter came to Joppa as the Lord led him & he stayed in the home of Simon the Tanner. In Joppa, there were many healings & salvations including the healing of Tabitha. This is old Joppa & somewhere in this area Peter resided.

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Ancient Egyptian records on the Bible say that a Pharaoh called Shishak raided the Temple in Jerusalem and took away its treasures.