Crete
LocationsGeographical Setting
Crete is the largest Greek island and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea, located south of the Aegean Sea.
What is the meaning of Crete in the Bible?
Crete is an island situated in the southern Aegean Sea, extending approximately 260 kilometers from east to west, with a maximum elevation of 2,456 meters at Mount Ida. The island features a rugged mountainous interior and fertile coastal plains, historically serving as a center for the Minoan civilization.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Crete's geography clarifies the context of Paul's voyage to Rome and his earlier ministry on the island, as described in the Acts of the Apostles, highlighting the island's role in early Christian expansion across the Mediterranean.
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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.