Bosnia
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Illyricum (Bosnia and Herzegovina) in Biblical Context
1. Introduction While Bosnia and Herzegovina is not explicitly named in the Bible, it falls within the region historically known as Illyricum, which is directly mentioned by the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. Illyricum covered parts of the western Balkans—including modern-day Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia—and functioned…
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Serbia, Kosovo, and Bosnia in Biblical Context (Illyricum)
1. Introduction The modern nations of Serbia, Kosovo, and Bosnia and Herzegovina occupy a geographical area historically referred to as Illyricum in Roman times. Though not prominent in the biblical narrative, Illyricum is explicitly mentioned by Paul in the New Testament as the westernmost extent of his evangelistic efforts. These…