The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast GAL295 - Let's Check In on North Galatia Before We Wrap This Thing Up
Oct 10, 2025
A humorous take on a dismal baseball season sets the stage for a deep dive into Galatian history. The discussion explores which Galatia Paul addressed, unveiling tantalizing hints of early Christian influence. The host imagines how North Galatia might fit into the narrative, along with a fascinating look at the towns Paul could have traveled through. The mystery of Tavium's delayed Christian presence adds another layer to the intrigue. Listeners can also look forward to future explorations of Gordium and Ankara.
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Baseball Season As A History Riddle
- Matt describes watching a historically terrible Colorado Rockies season as a slow-motion train wreck.
- He uses this personal sports story to set up a playful time-travel analogy about historical ambiguity.
Ambiguity Requires Multiple Hypotheses
- Matt argues that ambiguous ancient references can be resolved by considering multiple plausible referents.
- He compares that to the Galatians question: which Galatia did Paul address?
Southern Galatia Is The Strong Candidate
- Matt favors the southern Galatia towns (Lystra, Derbe, Iconium, Pisidian Antioch) as recipients of Galatians.
- He cites biblical and archaeological evidence as supporting that conclusion.
