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The Jewish Community in Laodicea
During the Roman period, Laodicea had an important Jewish community. Historical records tell us that in 62 BCE the Roman governor confiscated a large...
The Keys of Death and Hades
In the Book of Revelation (1:18), Jesus says that he holds the “keys of Death and Hades.” These keys are symbols of authority and...
The Three Sacred Names and the Heavenly City
In the message to the church in Philadelphia in the Book of Revelation, the faithful believer who “conquers” is promised a great honor. He...
Sources and Eyewitness Information
Some of the information presented here comes from the Reverend H. O. Dwight, LL.D., who knew the quarter of Yeni Kapou well in the...
Scholarly Opinions on the Identity of the Harbours
Several respected scholars have examined the question of whether the Kontoscalion can be identified with other known harbours of Constantinople. Unger, in his study...
The Stone Mole Along the Shore
In front of the land area enclosed by the ancient wall described earlier, there are important remains along the shoreline. Offshore lies a stone...
Gate and Suburb of Pegae
The Meaning and Location of the Name
The name of the gate discussed here referred to the suburb of Pegae (Πηγαί, meaning “Springs”) that lay...
Church St. Theodosia Porta Dexiocrates
The Church of St. Theodosia and Its Significance
The Church of St. Theodosia, also known as the Church of the Holy Martyr Theodosia, was one...
Petrion in Crusader Assaults and Ottoman Siege
The Fourth Crusade and the Capture of Constantinople in 1203
The Petrion district played a central role in one of the most dramatic episodes of...
Piet rebellion
“Galerius shall pay for thisl” Constantius said grimly. “I let him name Severus Caesar in Italy to avoid any controversy with Maxen tius, while...
