Was the Bible Right?
c. 51–52 CE·New Testament·Artifact

The Gallio Inscription

Scripture: Acts 18:12–17

Fragments of the Gallio inscription from Delphi
Fragments of the Gallio inscription from Delphi · Photo: Gérard · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source

The claim

In Corinth, Paul is brought before Gallio, proconsul of Achaia, who dismisses the case.

What archaeology found

Fragments of a letter from Emperor Claudius carved in stone at Delphi name 'Gallio… proconsul'. References to Claudius's 26th acclamation as emperor date it to about 52 CE, so Gallio held office around 51–52.

Sources

  1. Jerome Murphy-O'Connor, St. Paul's Corinth: Texts and Archaeology, Liturgical Press (3rd ed.) (2002)

Verdict history

  • ConfirmedInitial verdict.