Describing events that occurred during the apostle Paul's visit to Athens in 50 C.E., the Bible states that the city was "full of idols." (Acts 17:16) Historical evidence confirms that Athens and its suburbs were filled with religious idols and shrines.
Acts 17:21 says that "all Athenians and the foreigners sojourning there would spend leisure time at nothing but telling somethings or listening to something new." The writings of Thucydides and Demosthenes attest to the Athenian preoccupation with conversation and debate.
Next time: Greece in Bible History - Trustworthy History
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