Caesarea Maritima was Rome’s coastal capital in Judea, the setting for Cornelius, Paul’s hearings, and major archaeological confirmation of Acts.
Caesarea Maritima, City on the Coast of Judea
Pontius Pilate: Roman Governor of Judea and Judge at Jesus’ Trial
Pontius Pilate was Rome’s governor in Judea, the judge at Jesus’ trial, and a lasting example of political power surrendering to fear.
Herod the Great In History, Scripture, And Archaeology
Herod the Great’s reign fused Roman politics, monumental building, and ruthless cruelty—yet Jehovah preserved the Messiah he tried to destroy.
Herod’s Building Projects: The Temple Expansion, Caesarea Maritima, and Masada
Herod used monumental building to secure his rule: expanding the Temple, founding Caesarea Maritima, and fortifying Masada to project power under Rome.
Marcus Antonius Felix and the Caesarean Court That Held Paul
Felix held Paul in Caesarea for two years; Acts exposes the governor’s corruption and confirms a real Roman court in Judea’s turbulent mid-century.
Drusilla, Jewish Wife of Felix, Daughter of Herod Agrippa I, and Listener to Paul in Caesarea
Drusilla, a Herodian princess and Jewish wife of Felix, heard Paul reason about righteousness, self-control, and coming judgment in Caesarea.
The Pontius Pilate Inscription — c. 26–36 C.E.
Archaeological discovery at Caesarea Maritima confirms Pontius Pilate’s historical existence and title as Prefect of Judea, validating the Gospel accounts.
Pontius Pilate Inscription – Caesarea Maritima — c. 26–36 C.E.
The Pontius Pilate Inscription confirms the New Testament’s historical accuracy, naming Pilate as Prefect of Judea during Jesus’ ministry.
