The first part of the story begins with numerous references highlighting its very different geographical and cultural context (10:1). Caesarea is one of the most significant ports of the Mediterranean world. It was founded by Herod the Great and became a major Hellenistic city occupied mostly by Gentiles. Cornelius is introduced as a “centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment.” “Centurion,” referring to a leader of about one hundred soldier…