Verse 32
32. Peter The present rural narrative opens the entire final section of Peter’s history in the Acts, ending at Acts 12:17.
Peter passed When Saul’s persecution dispersed the Church, the twelve stood firm in Jerusalem. (See note on Acts 8:1.) Yet they still held central communication with all quarters, and occasionally visited special points. (See note on Acts 8:14.) Peace opens, and Peter makes a general circuit.
Throughout all quarters Rather, through all the saints, or Churches.
Lydda An ancient town nine miles east of Joppa. It was once the seat of a rabbinical school celebrated for its learning. In the sixth century it was the seat of a bishopric. St. George, a martyr in the persecution by Diocletian, was born here, and after the triumph of Christianity his remains were brought hither and a church built over them, it is said, by the Emperor Justinian. In the time of the Crusades great honours were paid to this St. George, and England even adopted him as her patron saint. A considerable town still exists, retaining its ancient name of Ludd, with the immense remains of the Church of St. George, part of which is transformed into a large mosque.
LUDD, (ANCIENT LYDDA.) RUINS OF THE CHURCH OF ST. GEORGE.
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