Hi everyone, in this video I give a 7-minute lecture on the significance of Paul's time in Cenchreae in 57/58 AD recorded on location at the ancient site of Cenchreae!
Cenchreae is significant for
(1) A place of rest and respite for Paul ahead of his journey to Jerusalem and then Rome;
(2) The location from where he wrote the epistle to the Romans; and
(3) The role of Phoebe as a deacon of the church and Paul's benefactor who was sent to deliver the letter to the Roman house churches.
Very well done! I especially like the emphasis on Phoebe and her egalitarian role in furthering the gospel!