The apostle Paul visited Athens on his second missionary...

[The Librarian]

The apostle Paul visited Athens on his second missionary journey, in about 50 C.E. He also sought out a territory where he could reach Athens’ non-Jewish citizens-“in the marketplace,” or agora. (pictured here) (Acts 17:17) Located northwest of the Acropolis, Athens’ agora covered 12 acres [5 ha] or so. The marketplace was much more than a location for buying and selling; it was the city’s public square. Athenians delighted to convene there and engage in intellectual discussion. Paul became irritated at the many false gods of the city and so began to reason with the people. Paul’s speech to the learned men of Athens, as recorded at Acts 17:22-31, is a model of eloquence, tact, and discernment. By studying Paul’s example, we can learn much about how to establish common ground, helping our listeners to reason. (bt chap 18 p 140). Photo taken by @m_salina69 http://ift.tt/2gVxbkF

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