Gallio Inscription (Delphi)

Roman inscription anchoring the ministry of Paul to a fixed date.

Date

52 CE

Culture

Roman

Material

Limestone

Dimensions

Fragments

Found at

Delphi, Greece

Held by

Delphi Archaeological Museum

Discovered by

French School at Athens (1905)

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Description

Four fragments of a letter from Emperor Claudius carved on limestone at Delphi, dating Gallio's tenure as proconsul of Achaia to 51–52 CE.

Biblical significance

Because Acts 18:12-17 places Paul before Gallio in Corinth, this inscription supplies one of the firmest chronological anchors for New Testament history, dating Paul's ~18-month stay in Corinth to 50-52 CE.

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