Caesarea Maritima Tour! Holy Spirit Given to the Gentiles, Capital of Israel, Prison of Paul, Herod!

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Caesarea Maritima was one of the most important cities during the New Testament period. Herod the Great made it the capital of Israel and the largest seaport in the Roman Empire. Major biblical events include the coming of the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles, the imprisonment of Paul, and the martyrdom of many Christians in the hippodrome.

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:56 - Crusader Fortress
7:55 - Lookout and Overview
12:22 - Model Layout of City
14:25 - Temple of Augustus Caesar & Byzantine Church
18:48 - Walking to the Hippodrome Area
19:53 - False God Worship Area
21:34 - Home of Cornilius and Coming of the Holy Spirit
23:11 - Hippodrome & Christian Martyrs
28:26 - Roman Toilets
29:11 - Herod's Palace, Prison of Paul, Pontius Pilate Stone
35:19 - Theatre
37:35 - Bible Events at Caesarea Maritima
40:48 - Faith Lesson

Location
Caesarea is located on the beautiful Mediterranean Sea about 35 miles (56 km) north of Joppa.
Historical Background
1. Caesarea was built by Herod the Great about 25 to 13 BC as the port city called “Caesarea Maritime.”
2. It was named after the Roman Emperor, Augustus Caesar.
3. King Herod the Great was the one who had all the children 2 years and younger slaughtered in Bethlehem in his attempt to kill Christ. He was a jealous king who feared losing his power and control.
4. King Herod built Caesarea out of nothing and was a great builder. Some of his major building projects included:
• This seaport of Caesarea

Places of Interest
1. Crusader Fortress Entrance
2. Crusader Fortress
3. Caesarea Harbor
4. Caesarea Historic Port
5. Governor's Palace
6. Roman Toilet
7. Mosaic Hall
8. Hippodrome
9. Promontory Palace
10. Caesarea Columns
11. Roman Theater
12. Submerged Garden Castle
13. Pontius Pilate Stone
14. Paul Appeals to Caesar
• The new platform and temple in Jerusalem
• Masada
• The Herodian by Bethlehem
5. He was known for his building ventures, and no one equaled him in this respect.
6. Caesarea was the largest seaport in the Roman Empire during the time of Herod.
7. Caesarea was the capital of Israel during the time of Christ and during the whole Roman occupation of Israel.