And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
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Interpretation
Athens was then famed for polite learning, philosophy, and the fine arts; but none are more childish and superstitious, more impious, or more credulous, than some persons, deemed eminent for learning and ability. It was wholly given to idolatry.
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This thought runs through Acts 17:16-20.
Glossary
- Areopagus Place
- Biblical hill. Modern identification: Areopagus.