Actually, in many ways, Galilee was far from being a backwater area. It certainly was CULTURALLY to the Jews in Jerusalem, but several sources I've seen referred to it as a cross roads of trade.
Note that "Andrew" and "Philip", two of Jesus's disciples, have Greek names. Andrew was actually John the Baptist's follower before Jesus's.
Note that "Andrew" and "Philip", two of Jesus's disciples, have Greek names. Andrew was actually John the Baptist's follower before Jesus's.