How do historians know when the Apostle Paul lived and carried out his missionary journeys?
The answer lies in one of the most important inscriptions ever discovered for New Testament history—the Gallio Inscription.
Discovered among the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, this fragmented imperial inscription records Emperor Claudius referring to Lucius Junius Gallio Annaeanus as the Proconsul of Achaia. Because Roman governors served fixed terms, this inscription provides one of the strongest chronological anchors for dating Paul's ministry in Corinth described in Acts 18. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
In Episode 16 of WhatTheFact, we investigate the Gallio Inscription using archaeology, Roman history, epigraphy, ancient inscriptions, and historical records to examine how this remarkable discovery compares with the biblical account.
In this investigation you'll discover:
The discovery of the Gallio Inscription at Delphi
🏛️ Emperor Claudius' official letter carved into stone
👤 Who Lucius Junius Gallio Annaeanus really was
⚖️ Why Gallio dismissed the charges against Paul
🏛️ The Roman Bema (Judgment Seat) in ancient Corinth
📜 How Roman provincial government worked
📅 Why Gallio's one-year term helps establish the chronology of Paul's ministry
🗺️ How archaeology, inscriptions, and Roman history converge with Acts 18
Why is the Gallio Inscription considered one of the most important discoveries for New Testament chronology?
How does one Roman inscription help historians date Paul's second missionary journey?
What does the archaeological evidence reveal about the historical setting described in Acts?
Rather than relying on speculation, WhatTheFact investigates tangible archaeological and historical evidence and compares it with the biblical witness statements.
Season 1 explores the strongest archaeological discoveries that support the historical reliability of the Bible's people, places, and events.
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