The Statue of the Virgin Mary at Ephesus
At the entrance of the House of the Virgin Mary near Ephesus stands a statue of the Virgin. This statue […]
The House of the Virgin Mary
Christian tradition about the final years of the Virgin Mary after the Crucifixion of Jesus is divided into two main
The Turning Point Under Constantine the Great
The difficult situation faced by Christians continued until the reign of Constantine the Great. A major change came in the
The Nicolaitans and the Defense of Faith
The Christians of Ephesus are praised for the strong opposition they showed toward the Nicolaitans. This group was linked to
“I Know Your Works” Praise for Faithfulness
The expression “I know your works, your labor, and your endurance” appears at the beginning of each of the letters
The Cayster River and the Fate of Ephesus
The history of Ephesus is closely connected with the Cayster River. From the very beginning, the river was both a
The Changing Landscape of Ephesus
When the first Temple of Artemis was built, the Cayster River had already begun to change the landscape of Ephesus.
Ancient Ephesus and Its Origins
According to ancient tradition, the history of Ephesus begins in the eleventh or tenth century BCE. At that time, the
Pressure on Christians and the Need for Encouragement
The establishment of emperor worship in western Anatolia created great pressure on Christian communities. Christians were expected to show loyalty
A New Vision That Explains the First
After Saint John’s next vision, the meaning of the earlier vision becomes clearer. In the Book of Revelation, John describes