Rome
The capital of the empire that ruled the New-Testament world. Paul longed to preach there, appealed to Caesar, and reached it as a prisoner; by tradition both Peter and Paul died there.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Archaeology — physical evidence · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe heart of the empire, the goal of Paul's appeal and, by tradition, the place of Peter and Paul's deaths.
Acts 28:16; Romans 1:7
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ArchaeologyChristian Rome preserves the Mamertine prison, the catacombs, and the memorials of the apostles beneath St Peter's and St Paul's.
Rome: the Carcer Tullianum (Mamertine prison) at the Roman Forum; the catacombs of San Sebastiano and San Callisto; and the Vatican necropolis with the Tropaion of Gaius excavated beneath St Peter's 1940-49, published by B.M. Apollonj Ghetti, A. Ferrua, E. Josi & E. Kirschbaum, 'Esplorazioni sotto la confessione di San Pietro in Vaticano' (Vatican City, 1951).
Events here
On these journeys
- The voyage to Rome — Paul the Apostle
- Ministry and mission of Peter — Simon Peter
