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Lycaonia

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Lycaonia , ancient country of S Asia Minor (now in Turkey), between Galatia and Cilicia on the north and south and Phrygia and Cappadocia on the west and east. Passing successively to the Persians, Syrians, and Romans, it was divided by the Romans between Galatia and Cappadocia. It was visited by Paul and Barnabas (Acts 14.6). Its chief city was Iconium .

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Lycaonia

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Lycaonia An area in Asia Minor north of Pamphylia and Cilicia which contained towns (Derbe, Lystra, Iconium) visited by Paul (Acts 13: 51–14: 21 and 16: 1–3). It was incorporated into the Roman province of Galatia in 25 BCE, but under the emperor Trajan (98–117 CE) was transferred to the province of Cappadocia.

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W. R. F. BROWNING. "Lycaonia." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 11 Feb. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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