Saksagan
The Growth of Sardis
As the city of Sardis grew, the high plateau became too small for the growing population and trade. So, a new lower city was...
Philadelphia The Revived Church
The church in Philadelphia represents what I call the revived church. This time period started around the early 1800s and continues until the Rapture...
Smyrna The Martyr Church
Smyrna was known as the martyr church, which means it was a church that suffered and lost lives for Christ. The name Smyrna means...
Ephesus A Beautiful and Important City
Ephesus was not just a beautiful city; it was the most important city in the province of Asia. It was called the "Vanity Fair...
The Temple of Diana in Ephesus
At the site of the old Temple of Diana, a foundation of charcoal and skins was laid over a low, marshy area. Alexander the...
Anatolia and the New Testament
The region known today as Turkey (Anatolia) is important in the New Testament, especially because of the journeys of the apostles John and Paul....
Rediscovering the Hittites
Today, hundreds of books and articles talk about Hittite history, religion, art, literature, and law. The rediscovery of the Hittites is seen as one...
A Failed Marriage Alliance
The Hittite Empire tried to form an alliance with Egypt by sending a prince to marry an Egyptian queen. However, the prince was killed...
The Simple Life in Serbia
A Look at Serbian Towns
Outside of Belgrade, most towns in Serbia are not what many would consider towns at all. Instead, they resemble large...
A Serene Service at Studenitza
A Unique Church Experience
I had the opportunity to attend a service at the Studenitza Monastery, and it was an unforgettable experience. The air was...
