Ephesus was
one of the most influential and important cities of the ancient Greek and Roman
world. At its peak in the first century B.C. it had more than 250,000
inhabitants. It’s home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of
the Ancient World. The city also features prominently in the Bible: the
apostles Paul and John each wrote a letter to the church there, and the Gospel
of John and 1 Corinthians were likely written there. The city has gone through dramatic
rises and declines throughout the last few millennia, and today it is a
prominent tourist attraction in northern Turkey, in the Izmir Province.
I am very
excited for this particular part of the trip, as I have always been a fan of
exploring ancient ruins. The rich cultural and Biblical history of the city
fascinates me, and I look forward to personally experiencing Ephesus. -Addison
Addison, I'm particularly excited about this part of the course as well. It will be so interesting to see all the ancient sites and also to see Dr. Huber's enthusiasm for the graffiti. :)
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