Study · Place
Antioch
Antioch on the Orontes, in Syria, becomes one of the most important centers of the early Christian mission in Acts. Believers preach there, disciples are first called Christians there, and the church sends Barnabas and Saul on missionary work.
Biblical and historical context
This record refers to Antioch of Syria, near modern Antakya, not Antioch of Pisidia. Acts portrays its diverse church as a bridge between the Jerusalem community and expanding mission among Gentiles.
Location
Hatay, Turkey · 36.2021, 36.1608