The Journeys of Paul the Apostle, c. 46-63 CE

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Simeon Netchev
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This map illustrates the journeys of Paul the Apostle (also known as Saul of Tarsus or Saint Paul), one of the most influential figures of the Apostolic Age, in the mid-1st century CE. It traces the spread of early Christianity across the eastern Mediterranean and highlights the cultural interconnectedness of the Roman Empire.

Paul’s travels, recorded in the New Testament’s Acts of the Apostles and referenced in his Epistles, reveal how ideas, beliefs, and traditions moved along Roman trade routes and through key urban centers. Contemporary Roman sources and archaeological discoveries corroborate many details of these journeys, providing a broader historical framework. Despite facing intense opposition, imprisonment, and persecution, Paul’s missions helped establish enduring Christian communities and fostered exchanges between Jewish, Greek, and Roman traditions, shaping the cultural and religious fabric of the emerging Christian world.

Special thanks to Patrick Scott Smith for his research and input.

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Simeon Netchev
Simeon is a freelance visual designer and history teacher, passionate about the human stories that shape the past. He believes every image should tell a story and invite interaction, while every map should lead on a journey — blending imagination with e

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Travels of the Apostles and the Journeys of Paul, Together with the Countries and Empires Where They First Preached the Gospel.
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BBC - Religions - Christianity: Paul
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Netchev, S. (2024, July 16). The Journeys of Paul the Apostle, c. 46-63 CE. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19223/the-journeys-of-paul-the-apostle-c-46-63-ce/

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Netchev, Simeon. "The Journeys of Paul the Apostle, c. 46-63 CE." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 16 Jul 2024, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/19223/the-journeys-of-paul-the-apostle-c-46-63-ce/. Web. 22 Apr 2025.

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