Nazareth Village has launched a new program where visitors will accompany the a guide for a short tour at the village before they settle in a huge tent where they will spend time having a first century meal. During the time of dining, a special first century Nazarene citizen will tell of his encounter with Jesus of Nazareth, whom he met near the sea of Galillee. The role of this first century citizen-storyteller is played by the well known Arab Christian actor Lottof Nwaisri

The Nazarene citizen tells about miracles and wonders that Jesus performed and tells about His charisma and nobel teaching .He then speaks about his own son who had left him to a far country, and how he asked Jesus to return him back - a wish or prayer that was granted. Later on, citizens of the Nazareth village meet to discuss and consult about the fact that an enemy had planted weeds in the field of one of the villagers. The story teller tells them about the parable of weeds and he relates it to the fact that citizens of modern Nazareth should appreciete more the most important citizen of their town.

This first century meal that is served during the show is made of ingredients that were used then. It includes the following:

Appetizers

Fresh bread, baked over the fire on the taboon oven
Olives
Zaatar and Olive Oil
Garlic and Herb Pat?
Lentil Dip with Cumin and Coriander

Soup

Lentil and Barley Soup

Salads

Mint Vinaigrette with Greens
Wheat and Chickpea Salad

Hot salad

Vegetable Casserole

Main Dish

Pullum Frontonianum (Apicus Chicken)

Dessert

Fresh Fruit
Sesame Wafers
Dates Alexandrine

Hot drinks

Herb teas and Honey



The program has been published in local papers and on special billboards around town.
For more information, you may contact the village at +972-4-645-6042