These images are from our next CD

"Jesus at the Sea of Galilee"
Interior of the reconstructed First Century Synagogue of Capernaum
You see the central space with is paved floor, granite columns, and basalt stone interior. The walls are plastered to brighten the interior with reflected light from the windows high over our head. Cloth hangings bring some color to the walls and help with the cold of the winter months. You can just see to the left in a shaft of sunlight a table in the center. This is for reading of Torah or the first five books of the Bible.
The Table with scroll and lamps in the interior of the reconstructed First Century Synagogue of Capernaum
The table with scroll is where the reader would stand while reading from a biblical scroll. The lamps provide additional light for the reader and for anyone else standing to help, perhaps an attendant or a translator. Otherwise the interior is lit with natural light from the windows.
A view down the side aisle of the reconstructed First Century Synagogue of Capernaum
You can see the row of columns all around that mark the central space. Behind the columns a bench is built against the wall for worshippers or attendees. Benches adorned the walls on all four sides. To the right rear is an ark for biblical scrolls and perhaps other paraphernalia for worship, such as the lamps. Just visible to the right is the table with scroll and lamps which is the center of attention. .
Reconstruction of St. Peter's House at Capernaum
You see two doors leading into the interior. The right door leads to a shop, while the one on the left leads into an unroofed courtyard. To the left rear of the courtyard is the largest room of the house with a peaked roof and roof tiles, as mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. A second courtyard occupies the area of the house with several rooms around each courtyard. The main living area of the house is the large room and the rooms behind them.