Cyprus
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Kittim in Biblical Context (Linked to Cyprus or Mediterranean isles)
1. Introduction Kittim appears in multiple Old Testament passages as a designation for a distant maritime people descended from Javan (Greece), often associated with Cyprus and the broader western Mediterranean world. Kittim represents both a literal and symbolic horizon of international trade, Gentile power, and eschatological confrontation. This article explores…
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Article 15: Paul and Elymas the Sorcerer – Direct Confrontation in Cyprus
1. IntroductionThe encounter between Paul and Elymas the sorcerer during the early missionary journey illustrates the conflict between the gospel and spiritual opposition. This direct confrontation reveals the apostolic authority empowered by the Holy Spirit to overcome falsehood. 2. Historical and Biblical ContextWhile preaching in Paphos on the island of…