Spain. 1Ma_8:3; Rom_15:24; Rom_15:28.
The local designation, Tarshish, representing the Tartessus of the
Greeks, probably prevailed, until the fame of the Roman wars in that country
reached the East, when it was superseded by its classical name. The mere
intention of St. Paul to visit Spain, (whether he really did visit it is a
disputed question. -- Editor), implies two interesting facts, namely, the
establishment of a Christian community in that country, and that this was done
by Hellenistic Jews resident there. The early introduction of Christianity into
that country is attested by Irenaeus and Tertullian.
Source:
Smith’s Bible Dictionary
Spain
spān (Σπανία,
Spanía): The country in the Southwest of Europe which still bears
this name. It was Paul's purpose, as stated in Rom_15:24,
Rom_15:28, to visit Spain. If, as is
probable, he ultimately carried out this intention, it must have been after a
release from his first imprisonment. Clement of Rome speaks of the apostle as
having reached “the extreme limit of the West” (Epistle of Clement, v). See
PAUL, THE APOSTLE; TARSHISH.
Source:
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Spain
Paul expresses his intention (Rom_15:24,
Rom_15:28) to visit Spain. There is,
however, no evidence that he ever carried it into effect, although some think
that he probably did so between his first and second imprisonment. (See
TARSHISH.)
Source:
Easton’s Bible Dictionary