Bible Holy Lands in Photos, Scripture, and Commentary

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Tag: Virgin Mary

  • Early Christian Sites in Turkey: Ephesus, Cappadocia, Heirapolis, Pergamon.

    Dennis

    A review of four early Christian cities in modern day Turkey. Ephesus Ephesus was the Roman Provincial Capitol of Asia (modern day Turkey) and as such was a natural missionary center for the early church. Paul visited Ephesus on both his 2nd and 3rd missionary journeys. On his 3rd missionary journey, Paul stayed in Ephesus Read more

  • The Virgin Mary’s House at Ephesus

    Dennis

    The House of the Virgin Mary (also called Mother Mary’s House), located on Mount Koressos above Ephesus, is a major Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox site. It is also a special place for Muslims. Mary has her own chapter in the Muslim Quran. There is no Biblical record or contemporary account of what happened to Read more