Greece in History -Trustworthy History

 In his speech to the Athenians, Paul quotes the words: "for we are also his progeny," attributing the words, not to a single poet, but to "certain ones of the poets among you." (Acts 17:28) These Greek poets evidently were Aratus and Cleanthes.

For good reason, one scholar concluded: "The account of Paul's visit in Athens seems to have the favor of an eye-witness accout." The same could be said of the Bible's description of Paul's experiences in Ephesus and Asia Minor.  In the first century C.E., this city still retained its affinity for pagan Greek religion, most notably the worship of the goddess Artemis. 

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