This page will take you to links that describe what the land of Israel was like under Roman domination.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Roman Rule This is a useful site with many links. It gives an account of Roman rule and describes the main personalities involved.
Biblical Archaeology This site has links to all the main archaeological sites in Biblical lands
Map This map shows the political divisions of Palestine at the time of Jesus.
Map This map is also useful. It shows clearly the main towns and sites of interest at the time of Jesus.
Romans and Jews This is a very detailed site, split into easy topics. Lots of good scholarly information about leading Jews and Romans, information about the Temple and the Jewish revolts.
HEROD THE GREAT
Herod family tree A beautifully coloured, but rather simplified version of the Herodian family tree.
Map This map shows the main places and extent of Herod's kingdom.
Masada Photographs of what remains of Herod's palace at Masada.
Caesarea Useful photographs of the building works of Herod the Great at Caesarea Maritima.
Temple This site contains details about the Temples in Jerusalem, especially the Temple built by Herod. It is a long article, but don't lose heart.
Temple Pictures These are most unusual pictures - reconstructions of Herod's Temple. Not to be missed!
Temple Pictures Photographs of the scale model of Jerusalem in the Holyland Hotel in Jerusalem.
Temple Mount Photograph, history and articles about the Temple Mount at Jerusalem.
SEPPHORIS
Sepphoris Introduction to the archaeological site.
RELIGION IN THE ROMAN WORLD
Religion A useful article on the various religions and cults found in the countries ruled over by the Romans.
Divine Men Heroes and Gods A useful article just to be read for enlightenment. Not terribly systematic.
ROMAN GOVERNORS AND EMPERORS
Roman Rulers This colourful chart provided by Rutgers University shows the Roman Emperors from 106 BCE to 96CE. It also lists in chronological order the rulers of Syria Judea and Galilee. (Very useful)
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