Caesarea Maritima was Herod’s great harbor city, Rome’s capital in Judea, and a major setting for Cornelius, Paul, and Acts.
Caesarea Maritima: Herod’s Harbor City, Roman Capital, and a Crucial Stage of Acts
Caesarea Maritima, City on the Coast of Judea
Caesarea Maritima was Rome’s coastal capital in Judea, the setting for Cornelius, Paul’s hearings, and major archaeological confirmation of Acts.
Archaeology and the New Testament
Archaeology repeatedly confirms New Testament people, places, titles, and settings, strengthening confidence in the Gospels and Acts.
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.
