Tarshish

  • Spain in Biblical Context (Tarshish)

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    1. Introduction Although Spain is only directly mentioned once in the Bible, it carries symbolic and theological weight as the furthest known western territory within the Roman Empire. Known in antiquity as “Tarshish” (in some interpretations) and later explicitly as “Spain” (Spania), this region represents the edge of the biblical…

  • Tarshish in Biblical Context

    1. Introduction Tarshish is one of the most enigmatic and frequently mentioned maritime locations in the Bible. Associated with wealth, long-distance trade, and both obedience and rebellion to God, Tarshish appears across multiple genres of biblical literature—from prophetic oracles to historical narratives. This article explores the biblical references to Tarshish,…