Crete in Smiths Bible Dictionary
the modern Candia. This large island, which closes int he
Greek Archipelago on the south, extends through a distance of
140 miles between its extreme points. Though exceedingly bold
and mountainous, this island has very fruitful valleys, and in
early times it was celebrated for its hundred cities. It seems
likely that a very early acquaintances existed between the
Cretans and the Jews. Cretans, Ac 2:11 were among those who
were at Jerusalem at the great Pentecost. In [Acts 27:7-12
we have an account of Paul's shipwreck near this
island; and it is evident from Tit 1:5 that the apostle
himself was here at no long interval of time before he wrote
the letter. The Cretans were proverbial liars. Tit 1:12
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