Asia
LocationsGeographical Setting
A Roman province established in 133 BC comprising the western portion of the Anatolian peninsula.
âš¡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
A Roman province embracing western Asia Minor, including Mysia, Lydia, Caria, and independent coast cities. Its history previous to 133 BC coincides with that of Asia Minor.
What is the meaning of Asia in the Bible?
A Roman province embracing western Asia Minor, including Mysia, Lydia, Caria, and independent coast cities. Its history previous to 133 BC coincides with that of Asia Minor.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding the province of Asia clarifies the geographical context of Paul's missionary journeys and the recipients of several New Testament epistles, illustrating the spread of early Christianity within the Roman administrative framework.
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Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.