Caesarea Phillippi

Not to be confused with Caesarea Maritima. This location is the remains of an ancient city that worshipped the Greek god Pan. Caesarea Phillipi is mentioned in the New Testament and was the location that Jesus came close to but never entered. Nearby, was were he asked his disciples whom the people thought that he was.


Old Testament Reference: Psalm 42:7



"Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy billows are gone over me." Psalm 42:7

"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." Matthew 16:18

According to our tour guide, this spring (pictured) is what is being referred to here in Psalm 42:7. Also, later in the New Testament when Jesus is nearby Ceasarea Phillipi, our guide gave the impression that that the arch seen in the rock cutout in the pictures are what is referred to as "the gates of hell" in Matthew 16:18, saying that the worshippers of this pagan religion will not prevail over his church. This explanation seriously limits how we interpret this verse. Perhaps there is a double meaning in this passage.

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