The Regalia of Artemis Ephesia
This essay looks at the distinctive appearance of Artemis of Ephesus, and at what her items of clothing symbolise. A short history of the goddess is also included to help explain her importance and power.
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Tag: Ancient Ephesus
At Home with Priscilla and Aquila
What does the ministry of Priscilla and Aquila to Apollos reveal? (Acts 18:18-28). How did others feel about the couple and their ministry? (Romans 16:3-5)
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Adam and Eve in Ancient Gnostic Literature and 1 Timothy 2:13-14
In this post I provide links to ancient Gnostic works which present Eve in a very different light to that of the Bible. Do these works help us to better understand Paul’s intent in 1 Timothy 2:13-14?
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The prominence of women in the cults of Ephesus
Some Ephesian women held the position of high-priestess (and other offices) in pagan cults. Did this culture of prominent women influence Christian women to behave inappropriately in the Christian community of Ephesus?
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1 Timothy 2:12 in Context: Artemis of Ephesus and her Temple
This article takes a quick look at the goddess Artemis and her magnificent temple in ancient Ephesus. Artemis had a huge influence on the Ephesians!
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1 Timothy 2:12 in Context: The Heresy in the Ephesian Church
What was Paul’s primary purpose for writing his first letter to Timothy? What was the problem in the Ephesian Church?
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