Caesarea

Also known as: Caesarea Maritima, Caesarea by the Sea

Modern name: Caesarea National Park, Israel

Israel New Testament

Caesarea was where the Gospel first crossed the ethnic boundary to the Gentiles through Peter's visit to Cornelius. Paul's imprisonment here and appeal to Caesar led to the Gospel reaching Rome.

About Caesarea

A magnificent port city built by Herod the Great on the Mediterranean coast. It served as the Roman administrative capital of Judea. Peter preached to Cornelius here, and Paul was imprisoned for two years before being sent to Rome.

Biblical Significance

Caesarea was where the Gospel first crossed the ethnic boundary to the Gentiles through Peter's visit to Cornelius. Paul's imprisonment here and appeal to Caesar led to the Gospel reaching Rome.

Geographic Location

Latitude

32.5000°

Longitude

34.8833°

Known today as: Caesarea National Park, Israel

Quick Facts

Region
Israel
Testament
New Testament
Modern Name
Caesarea National Park, Israel
Key Verses
5
Coordinates
32.50°, 34.88°
Other Names
2

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