Taverns, Three
LocationsGeographical Setting
Three Taverns was a roadside station located at the 33rd milestone of the Appian Way in ancient Rome.
What is the meaning of Taverns, Three in the Bible?
Three Taverns was a station on the Appian Road at the 33rd milestone, where parties of Christian brethren in Rome went out to greet Paul when news was brought that he had arrived at Puteoli.
SIGNIFICANCE
This location helps readers understand the logistical realities of early Christian travel and the communal nature of welcoming prominent figures like Paul, illustrating how physical distance did not hinder the spiritual connections within the early church network.
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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.