Geographical Context:
Malta is an island located in the central Mediterranean Sea, south of Sicily and north of the African coast. In biblical times, it was known as Melita. The island's strategic position made it a significant location for maritime travel and trade routes in the ancient world.

Biblical Significance:
Malta is prominently mentioned in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts. The Apostle Paul, during his journey to Rome as a prisoner, was shipwrecked on the island. This event is detailed in Acts 27:27-28:10.

Paul's Shipwreck:
The narrative of Paul's shipwreck on Malta is a testament to God's providence and protection. Acts 27:27-44 describes the perilous journey and the eventual shipwreck. Despite the severe storm, all 276 passengers on the ship survived, fulfilling Paul's assurance that God had promised their safety (Acts 27:22-24).

Hospitality of the Maltese:
Upon reaching Malta, the shipwrecked passengers were met with unusual kindness by the islanders. Acts 28:2 states, "The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold." This hospitality reflects the compassionate nature of the Maltese people.

Miracles and Ministry:
During his stay on Malta, Paul performed several miracles, which furthered the spread of the Gospel. In Acts 28:3-6, Paul was bitten by a viper but suffered no harm, astonishing the islanders and leading them to believe he was a god. Paul used this opportunity to minister to the people, healing many, including the father of Publius, the chief official of the island (Acts 28:7-9).

Impact on the Spread of Christianity:
Paul's time in Malta was significant for the early Christian church. The miracles and teachings during his stay likely contributed to the establishment of a Christian community on the island. The account in Acts highlights the power of God working through Paul, even in adverse circumstances, to spread the message of Christ.

Cultural and Historical Context:
Malta's history is rich with various cultural influences due to its strategic location. In the Roman period, it was part of the province of Sicily. The island's mention in the Bible underscores its role as a crossroads of cultures and a place where the early Christian message took root.

Legacy:
Today, Malta is recognized for its Christian heritage, with traditions tracing back to the apostolic era. The account of Paul's shipwreck and ministry on the island remains a significant part of Malta's religious and cultural identity. The Feast of St. Paul's Shipwreck, celebrated annually on February 10th, commemorates these events and reflects the enduring impact of Paul's visit on the island's Christian community.3194. Melite -- Melita (Malta), an island in the Mediterranean
... Melita (Malta), an island in the Mediterranean. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Melite Phonetic Spelling: (mel-ee'-tay) Short Definition: Melita ...
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4196. Poplios -- Publius, an inhabitant of Malta
... Publius, an inhabitant of Malta. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration:
Poplios Phonetic Spelling: (pop'-lee-os) Short Definition: Publius Definition ...
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99. Adrias -- the Adriatic, the name of a sea
... the Adriatic Sea, to which it properly belonged, but also to the open Mediterranean
to the south-east of Italy, to the sea that lay between Malta, Italy, Greece ...
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Paul in Malta and Rome.
... LECTURES LECTURE XXIX. PAUL IN MALTA AND ROME. Chap. xxviii. THIS chapter begins
with showing us Paul and his company safely landed in the Island of Melita. ...
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After the Wreck
... in which the Apostle appears as protected by God from danger, and as a fountain
of healing for others, are all that is told of the three months' stay in Malta. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture the acts/after the wreck.htm

Essay vi. "The Way of Ancient Ordinance, Though it Winds, is yet ...
... Captain Ball's services in Malta were honoured with his sovereign's approbation,
transmitted in a letter from the Secretary Dundas, and with a baronetcy. ...
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Essay ii. Quod Me Non Movet Aestimatione: Verum Est Greek Text ...
... counteracting them. But in Malta there were circumstances which rendered
such an example peculiarly requisite and beneficent. The ...
/.../coleridge/confessions of an inquiring spirit etc/essay ii quod me non.htm

Introduction
... He was invited to Malta, for the benefit of the climate, by his friend, John
Stoddart, who was there. At Malta he made the acquaintance ...
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Essay v. Whose Powers Shed Round Him in the Common Strife...
... Never was greater discernment shown in the selection of a fit agent, than when Sir
Alexander Ball was stationed off the coast of Malta to intercept the ...
/.../coleridge/confessions of an inquiring spirit etc/essay v whose powers shed.htm

From Antioch to the Destruction of Jerusalem.
... friends. (2) From Myra to the Island of Malta. On ... storm. (3) They were cast
the island of Malta, where they spent three months. (4 ...
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Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles
... PAUL BEFORE FESTUS AND AGRIPPA. LECTURE XXIX. PAUL IN MALTA AND ROME. [ Prev]
[Top] [Next ]. Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles Christian Bookshelf. ...
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The Gospel According to St. Luke
... Luke, who travelled with him to Jerusalem (Acts 20:5xxi.18); he also was with the
apostle when he made the voyage to Rome, and was shipwrecked with him at Malta ...
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An Account of the Following Book to all Sorts of Readers.
... Then appears the Approbation of Fryer Dominic of the most holy Trinity, Qualifier
and Counsellour of the holy Office of Malta, and of the Inquisition of Rome ...
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Malta (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Malta (1 Occurrence). Acts 28:1 When we had escaped, then
they learned that the island was called Malta. (WEB WEY NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Melita (1 Occurrence)
... (Acts 27:28), an island in the Mediterranean, the modern Malta. ... MELITA.
mel'-i-ta (Melite, Acts 28:1): Is now generally identified with Malta. ...
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Publius (2 Occurrences)
... "the chief man of the island" of Malta (Acts 28:7 ... Tradition relates that Publius
was the first bishop of Malta and that he afterward became bishop of Athens. ...
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Adria (1 Occurrence)
... it employed to denote the Gulf of Tarentum (Servius Aen xi.540), the Sicilian Sea
(Pausanias v. 25), and even the waters between Crete and Malta (Orosius i0 ...
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Flux (26 Occurrences)
... fluks (puretos kai dusenteria, literally "fever and dysentery"): The disease by
which the father of Publius was afflicted in Malta (Acts 28:8). the Revised ...
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Teeth (50 Occurrences)
... of Tooth. 2. (vi) To breed, or grow, teeth. 3. (n.) Plural of Tooth. Int. Standard
Bible Encyclopedia. CHEEK TEETH. (methalle`ah, transposed from malta`ah (only ...
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Dysentery (1 Occurrence)
... this word in place of the phrase "bloody flux" of the King James Version to describe
the disease by which the father of Publius was affected in Malta at the ...
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Bloody (19 Occurrences)
... fluks (puretos kai dusenteria, literally "fever and dysentery"): The disease by
which the father of Publius was afflicted in Malta (Acts 28:8). the Revised ...
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Jaw (6 Occurrences)
... I brake the jaws (Hebrew "great teeth") of the unrighteous" (Job 29:17 Proverbs
30:14); compare Psalm 58:6, "Break out the great teeth (malta`oth, "jaw teeth ...
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Jawbone (3 Occurrences)
... I brake the jaws (Hebrew "great teeth") of the unrighteous" (Job 29:17 Proverbs
30:14); compare Psalm 58:6, "Break out the great teeth (malta`oth, "jaw teeth ...
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