Our last biblical stop for the day was Caesarea by the Sea, on the Mediterranean coast midway between Haifa and Tel Aviv. The city was built by Herod the Great and became the capital of the Roman government. The apostle Paul was on trial here, imprisoned and then sent to Rome. It is also the location of Cornelius the Righteous, the first gentile convert, opening the door of the gospel to non-Jews.
The top photo shows the remains of the huge arena, where chariot races and horse races took place 2000 years ago. The lower photo is of the Roman theater.
Laurie, Thanks for sharing your trip! What a treat! It looks like you had a once in a lifetime experience! Suzi
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