IMAGE CREDITS:

FISHERMEN ON THE SEA OF GALILEE, early 1900's dry plate negatives.
American Colony Photographer, Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Snow capped peaks of Mount Hermon visible in the distance.

FISH ILLUSTRATIONS, by FishBase artist Robbie Cada.
Family: Cichlidae, Order: Perciformes (perch-likes), Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes), Genus and Species: Sarotherodon galilaeus galilaeus. Common Name: Mango Tilapia. Referred to as “Saint Peter's Fish” and served as a tasty entree by Galilee restaurants. Darker blue fish is male and lighter blue is female of the species. Distribution: Africa and Eurasia: Jordan system, especially in lakes; coastal rivers of Israel.

“So when they got out on the land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.” Yeshua said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have just caught.” Shim`on Rock went up, and drew the net to land, full of great fish, one hundred fifty-three; and even though there were so many, the net wasn't torn. Yeshua said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” None of the talmidim dared inquire of him, “Who are you?” knowing that it was the Lord. Then Yeshua came and took the bread, gave it to them, and the fish likewise. This is now the third time that Yeshua was revealed to his talmidim, after he had risen from the dead.” John 21:9-14