Straight Street
LocationsGeographical Setting
The Straight Street (Via Recta) was the primary north-south decumanus of the Roman colony of Damascus, extending approximately 1.5 kilometers through the city center.
What is the meaning of Straight Street in the Bible?
The Straight Street in Damascus refers to a specific street mentioned in Acts 9:11, where Ananias was instructed by Jesus to go and find Saul. This street is believed to be the main thoroughfare of the city.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying the Straight Street anchors the narrative of Saul's conversion in a tangible urban landscape, clarifying the spatial dynamics of early Christian interactions within a major Roman provincial capital.
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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.