Jesus’ Message to the Ephesians: Hating Evil Practices
In Revelation 2:6, Jesus says something a bit strange: "But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which...
The Loss of First Love in Church History
When we look at the letter to the Ephesians from the perspective of church history, we see that the loss of first love became...
The Tree of Life Symbol of Jesus
The tree of life was first mentioned in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve were allowed to eat from it, but after they...
Phrygian Art and Culture in Anatolia
Influences and Connections
Phrygian art, shaped by influences from Hittite and Urartian cultures, played a role in inspiring Etruscan art in Italy. Simultaneously, the Phrygians...
Early Christian Influences and Phrygians in Anatolia
Early Christian Influences
The early spread of Christianity in this region owes much to St. Paul. However, the 2nd century AD witnessed the emergence of...
Turkish War part 21
However he never ceased caring for Diogenes, and was heard to sigh deeply for him; he displayed great kindness towards him and tried to...
Turkish War part 20
For the man they load with blessings and escort and hold in high respect to-day, they treat in exactly the opposite way without feeling...
Turkish War part 19
The Emperor himself was not altogether at his ease (I speak humanly, without regard to the fact that he trusted every thing to God),...
Turkish War part 18
These were afraid that amidst the popular concourse on the morrow a few men might make a dash at the Emperor and cut him...
