there were many changes. Only in this way would it be possible to avoid the danger of a distorted understanding of Jesus and his ministry, however unconsciously. The picture of Galilee that emerged in that first attempt has had to be revised more than once in the intervening years, as new evidence began to emerge from the intensive archaeological work in the region. Key sites such as Sepphoris have been uncovered and regional surveys have helped to identify the changing patterns of settlement and