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Greece's intellectual capital — where Paul debated philosophers at the Areopagus
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One of the most studied ancient cities on earth. The Acropolis, ancient marketplace, and the Areopagus (where Paul preached) have all been dug up since the 1800s.
The philosophical and cultural center of the ancient Greek world. When Paul visited Athens on his second missionary journey, he was troubled by the city's idols. He debated in the synagogue and the marketplace, and was eventually invited to speak at the Areopagus (Mars Hill) — where he delivered one of his most philosophically sophisticated speeches, using their altar 'To an Unknown God' as his opening.
Acts
Paul Went Viral in Athens
Athens is Paul's next destination — the intellectual capital of the ancient world, where he will wait for his team and encounter an entirely new kind of audience.
Acts
The Tent-Making Era and the Corinth Grind
Athens is the city Paul just left, where his philosophical sermon produced only partial results — setting up his fresh start in the more commercially-minded Corinth.
1 Thessalonians
When You Can't Stop Worrying About Your People
Athens is where Paul found himself stranded and isolated after fleeing Thessalonica — the distance from his community making his worry so unbearable that he sent Timothy rather than wait alone any longer.
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