at the expense of a very different narrative account of our own making, one that often has little to do with real life situations in first-century Galilee. In recognizing the historical intention of the gospel writers, we should, at least initially, show a greater trust in the various leads which they suggest with regard to the course of Jesus’ ministry. Even when their actual knowledge of Galilee may be sketchy or not based on personal experience, as first-century Mediterranean people they are much