Assos
LocationsGeographical Setting
Assos was an ancient Greek city located on the northern coast of the Troad region in Asia Minor, situated on a distinctive volcanic rock formation.
What is the meaning of Assos in the Bible?
Assos was an ancient city in the Troad region of Asia Minor, distinguished by its acropolis built upon a massive volcanic rock and its strategic position overlooking the Aegean Sea. Founded by Aeolian Greeks, it later became a prominent center of learning under the philosopher Aristotle and served as a key port in the region.
SIGNIFICANCE
Assos is significant in biblical studies as the port where the Apostle Paul disembarked to join his companions at Troas, as recorded in Acts 20:13-15, providing geographical context for the final stages of his third missionary journey.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.