Category: Places

Antioch in the Bible refers to Antioch on the Orontes, located in what is now modern-day Turkey near the city of Antakya. It was one of the most important cities of the ancient Hellenistic world and held significant importance in early Christianity for several reasons: The significance of Antioch in the Bible thus lies in…

Canaan in the Bible refers to a region that roughly corresponds to present-day Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, and parts of Jordan, Syria, and Egypt. It is significant for several reasons: Canaan’s significance in the Bible encompasses its role as a divine gift, a place of historical events, and a symbol of hope and promise for the…