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Abbreviations Used in This Book
This section explains the abbreviations that are used throughout the book. These short forms are mainly for books of the Bible and common historical...
The Story of Noah’s Pudding
According to tradition, when the Ark of Noah came to rest on Mount Ararat after the great flood, Noah and his family were filled...
The Meaning of True Richness
St. John’s metaphor gives us a clear message about the church in Laodicea. The Christians in this city were rich in material things, but...
Art and Myth in Pergamum
One of the most famous artworks connected with ancient Pergamum is the Great Altar. Today, it is restored and displayed in the Pergamum Museum...
Hiding from the Authorities
When the friends of Saint Polycarp learned that the Roman authorities were searching for him, they tried to protect him. They took him outside...
Early Christian Martyrdom and Modern Views
Modern scholars often argue that early Christian martyrdom stories were sometimes exaggerated. They suggest that if Roman persecution had truly been constant and extremely...
Historical Background
Asia Minor, also known as Anatolia, is a large peninsula that extends from Asia toward Europe like a natural bridge. Because of its position...
Limited Archaeological Evidence
In several of the cities connected with the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, archaeological excavation has been limited. Because of this, our knowledge of...
Introduction
The subject of this book is the letters written to the Seven Churches of Asia Minor in the Book of Revelation. These letters were...
Identifying the Gate of Melantiados
There is good reason to believe that the gate known as Porta Melantiados (Πόρτα Μελαντιάδος) or Pyle Melandesia (Πύλη Μελανδεσίας) is the same as...
