Did Saint Paul visit Spain?
Saint Paul was one of the most influential and energetic of the early followers of Jesus. St. Paul travelled as much as 10,000 miles on his three missionary trips recorded in the Bible. In the years 47 and 48 A.D., Paul traveled to Cyprus and Galatia. Then, from 49 to 52 A.D., Paul traveled through Asia Minor and Greece and settled for a time in Corinth. Finally, in 52 to 55 A.D., Paul again traveled through Greece and possibly what is modern Yugoslavia. These are the three biblical missionary trips of St. Paul during which he both founded and encouraged churches throughout these regions. These three trips are recorded in the Bible, and many of Paul's letters were to churches he founded or visited during these trips. While the Bible records three trips, many believe St. Paul made a fourth missionary trip. This trip is hinted at both in the Bible and in other non-biblical writings from the early church. It is believed possible, even probably, that St. Paul traveled to Spain, but is...