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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...
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 a man named Nicolas,...
“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 in the Book of...
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 blessing and a problem...
The Vision on the Lord’s Day
Behind me I heard a voice as loud as a trumpet. It said, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to...
The Letters to the Churches of Asia
The Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament, is made up of two main parts. The first part contains letters addressed...
The Miracle of the Poisoned Cup
According to apocryphal Christian tradition, St John boldly drank the poisoned cup that had been prepared by his opponents in Ephesus. After making the...
The Gate Near the Palace of Blachernae
To the north of the second tower in the wall is a gate that matches the Gate of Gyrolimne (Greek: Τάλαί τῆς Γυρολίμνης). This...
