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...
Smyrna The Church of Suffering
In Christian writings, Smyrna represents "suffering." In the letter to the church in Smyrna, Jesus told them that He knew their sufferings and poverty....
Pergamum The Religious City
In the King James Bible, this city is called Pergamos, but in Turkey, it is called Pergamum, and that is the correct spelling.
Period of...
Pergamum’s Great Library and Temples
Pergamum was not only famous for its great temples, but it also had the greatest library in the pagan world. The library had over...
The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
In this part of the Bible, we focus on the church, which is also known as the body of Christ. Jesus loved the church...
The Cave of St. Paul
Introduction to the Cave
The Cave of St. Paul, also known as Kryphi Panaya (which means “Hidden Virgin”), is a small cave located on the...
A Brothel Turned Bathhouse
At the main intersection of Curetes Street and the Marble Road in Ephesus, there was a brothel. This was identified by inscriptions found at...
Large Statue of Artemis in Seljuk Museum
In the Seljuk Museum, there is a large statue of the goddess Artemis, who was worshiped in Ephesus. This statue is important for understanding...
