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    Forum of Appius

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    The Forum of Appius, a marketplace on the Appian Way, where Christians from Rome met Paul during his journey to the city as a prisoner.

    Where the story of Forum of Appius happensWhere the gazetteer locates Forum of Appius, framed to them: Forum_of_Appius. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Forum_of_Appius
    Where the gazetteer locates Forum of Appius
    verses
    1
    first named
    Acts 28:15
    last named
    Acts 28:15
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    41.47°N · 13.00°E
    settlement41.47°N · 13.00°E

    Forum Appii (OpenBible)

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    Description

    Forum of Appius in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    The Forum of Appius, also known as Appii Forum, is mentioned in Act.28.15 as one of the places where Christians from Rome came to meet the apostle Paul as he was being brought to the city as a prisoner. The Forum of Appius was a market town located along the Appian Way, the main road connecting Rome to southern Italy.

    According to the narrative in Acts, after Paul had appealed to Caesar and was sent to Rome, he was permitted to stay by himself with a soldier guarding him (Act.28.16). As Paul approached the city, believers from Rome traveled to meet him at two locations: the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns (Act.28.15).

    The Forum of Appius was situated about 43 miles (69 kilometers) southeast of Rome and was a popular stopping point for travelers. It was named after Appius Claudius Caecus, the Roman censor who initiated the construction of the Appian Way in 312 BC. The town likely served as a marketplace and resting place for those journeying along the road.

    The fact that Christians from Rome came to meet Paul at the Forum of Appius demonstrates the strong support and eagerness of the Roman believers to welcome and encourage the apostle. This meeting would have provided Paul with much-needed fellowship and reassurance as he faced the challenges of his impending trial before Caesar.

    The mention of the Forum of Appius in the biblical account of Paul's journey to Rome provides insight into the spread of Christianity and the connections between believers in different parts of the Roman Empire. It also highlights the importance of the Appian Way as a major transportation route and the role of market towns like the Forum of Appius in facilitating travel and communication in the ancient world.

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    1. Acts1 verse

      28:15

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