”If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus with no more than human hopes, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” 1 Corinthians 15:32
Riot of Silversmiths in Ephesus
Riot of Silversmiths in Ephesus was one of the biggest aggression ever took place to early Christians leaded by Apostle Paul in Ephesus. Silversmiths crafting in Ephesus used to make good profits. Their main customer base were the tourists who visited the legendary Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. They were buying small idols or shrines …
Acts 19:35
”The city clerk quieted the crowd and said: “Fellow Ephesians, doesn’t all the world know that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of her image, which fell from heaven?” Acts 19:35
Ephesians 1:18–21
”I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is the same as the mighty strength he exerted …
Silversmith Demetrius of Ephesus
Silversmith Demetrius of Ephesus was a leading businessman in Ephesus during the times of Apostle Paul in Ephesus. Demetrius was master of crafting mini shrines of Goddess Artemis. He was making good profit out of selling Diana \ Artemis Shrines to the tourist coming to Ephesus to visit the Temple of Artemis. Silversmith Demetrius of …
Ephesians 4:12
”to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up” Ephesians 4:12
Grotto of Apostle Paul in Ephesus
The small cave church located on the northern slope of Nightingale (Bulbul) Mountain, about 80 meters above sea level, is named Cave of Apostle Paul or Grotto of Paul. Grotto of Paul has been a Christian pilgrimage site since the second century. Discovery of the cave goes back to the late 18th century. Cave of …
Revelation 2:1
“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.” Revelation 2:1
Revelation 1:11
”which said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.” Revelation 1:11
The Legend of the Seven Sleepers
The Seven Sleepers legend is a story that has been circulated in Anatolia and around the world for centuries. It is claimed that this story, which is even mentioned in the holy books, took place in Anatolian lands. Although this legend has been told in different ways over time, we can say that the general …