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Biblical Site Resources

Take a view minutes to enjoy these short articles on some of biblical sites of Turkey, and appreciate their place in history, the Bible, and in the legacy of the Church.

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Smyrna

A principal city of the Roman Empire vying for the title "First City of Asia."

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Antioch in Pisidia

The City of Both Joy & Persecution

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Thyatira

Where the Apostle Paul visited and established a strong Christian community through his ministry.

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Perga

Meetingplace of Paul, Barnabas, & John

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Ephesus

Where the Apostle Paul’s School of Tyrannus unleashed the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout Asia.

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Philadelphia

The city of martyrs

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Tralles

Onetime base of Alexander the Great

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Sardis

The place of myriad faiths, creeds, ethnicities, and empires.

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Laodicea

A picturesque reminder of the “lukewarm” church.

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Antioch

Where the disciples were first called Christians

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Magnesia

Land of Persians, Spartans, and Alexander the Great

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Pergamum

The city of mythological mystery.

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Colossae

Where false philosophies threatened the faithfulness of Christians

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Hierapolis

Land of hot springs and the illusion of snow

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Miletus

City of philosophers, architects, & rebels

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Derbe

Meeting Place of Paul & Timothy

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