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...
