Once more on St Paul and the Dioscuri (Acts 28:11)
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2026-04-01
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Woods, David
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This note offers a new explanation for the inclusion of the reference to the Dioscuri at Acts 28:11. It suggests that the reason for this inclusion is narratological rather than theological, to explain why the centurion in charge of Paul decided to board a ship at such an early date given the disastrous result of his previous decision to continue sailing during a period of heightened risk.
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Dioscuri , St Paul , Sea travel , [HumanEnvironment]
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Woods, D 2026, 'Once more on St Paul and the Dioscuri (Acts 28:11)', Journal of Theological Studies, vol. 77, no. 1, pp. 101-105. https://doi.org/10.1093/jts/flag023
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