Paul’s Second Visit to Asia Minor and Ephesian Years
Almost a decade of Paul's life belongs to this coast. Let me walk you through Paul's second visit to Asia Minor — the redirects, the Ephesus years, and the goodbye at Miletus.
Tag: Early Christianity
Guide to Christian Turkey for First-Time Visitors
After twenty years of guiding, here is the orientation I wish every first-time visitor had read on the flight over — my beginner's guide to Christian Turkey.
The Seven Stops on Paul’s Voyage to Rome in Acts 27
Caesarea to Rome by sea, with three stops on Turkish soil. Let me walk you through Paul's voyage to Rome — the harbours, the storm, and the shipwreck off Malta.
Top 10 Christian Sites in Izmir and the Smyrna Region
Ancient Smyrna sleeps under modern Izmir, and the region around it is packed with apostolic history. Here are my top 10 Christian sites in Izmir and nearby.
How John Wrote Revelation in Exile on Patmos
How does an old man on a Roman prison island write one of the most complex books ever? Let me walk you through how John wrote Revelation on Patmos — cave, scribe, and all.
The Letter to the Church of Ephesus in Revelation
The first of the seven letters goes to the church I know best, just twenty minutes from my door. Let me walk you through the letter to the church of Ephesus, line by line.
Church of Thyatira and the Longest Letter in Revelation
Thyatira has the least to see and the longest letter of the seven. Let me show you why the church of Thyatira mattered so much — guilds, Lydia, and all.
Persecution of Early Christians in Asia Minor
The story of the early Christian martyrs is rarely as simple as it sounds. Let me walk you through the real persecution of early Christians in Asia Minor — site by site.
How the Letters Travelled Between the Seven Churches
Why these seven cities, and why in this order? The answer is a road. Let me walk you through the seven churches of Revelation, the way the first messenger did.
The Letter to Sardis: “Be Watchful and Strengthen What Remains”
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The Church of Philadelphia: The Open Door of Asia Minor
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Following the Footsteps of Early Christian Women: Mary, Thecla, and Lydia in Asia Minor
Follow the footsteps of Mary, Thecla, and Lydia across Asia Minor with Ephesus tour guide Hasan Gülday and discover the women who shaped early Christianity.