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Taverns, Three

Locations
Modern Location Via Appia, Rome, Italy
Coordinates 41.8520, 12.4800

Geographical 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.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Taverns, Three (located near modern Via Appia, Rome, Italy) held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
  • Why did the biblical author mention Taverns, Three in this passage?
  • What cultural or historical assumption does Taverns, Three clarify?

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.

How to Cite This Entry

"Taverns, Three." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/taverns-three/
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