Areopagus (Mars Hill)

The Areopagus was a rocky hill northwest of the Athenian Acropolis that gave its name to the city's venerable council. Surrounded by altars and philosophers, it was where Paul stood to proclaim the unknown God to a curious crowd of Stoics and Epicureans. His sermon there met both mockery and faith, and a council member named Dionysius came to believe.

• Also known as: Mars Hill, Areopagus, Hill of Ares, Council of the Areopagus
• Role: Athenian hill and council
• Key Scripture: Acts 17:19, Acts 17:22, Acts 17:34

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