Athens (sources)
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Survey of ancient sources on Athens.
Overview
Primary sources
Acts of Apostles
Acts.17.15 Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as Athens, and after receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed.
Acts.17.16 Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.
Acts.17.22 So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious.
Acts.18.1 After this Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
1 Thessalonians
1Thess.3.1 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left behind at Athens alone,