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Ephesus Series (Part 1) 

In our latest series, Andrew Ollerton takes us on a tour of ancient Ephesus. Mentioned multiple times in the New Testament, this city was of immense importance and influence. Paul visited the city in AD52 and stayed for two years to spread the message of Jesus and teach new disciples. In this series we visit the library, discover ancient statues and houses and even stop off at the communal toilets! Welcome to Ephesus and don’t forget to like and subscribe to Bible Trek on our YouTube channel for more content. 

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Ancient luxuries and Christianity | Bible Trek – Ephesus Series (Part 1) - 06

In this part of Ephesus, archaeologists have discovered luxury housing inhabited by society’s elite. Built into the hillside, these houses were sophisticated dwellings, complete with marble floors and even central heating...

The Goddess Nike | Bible Trek – Ephesus Series (Part 1) - 05

The Bible, more than any other collection of ancient writings, has had a massive impact on western culture. From music and literature to law, and in countless other ways, the Bible continues to have an influence and impact...

The library | Bible Trek – Ephesus series (Part 1) - 04

The second-century Celsus Library in Ephesus is impressive. It is considered to be an architectural marvel and is one of the few surviving examples of a library from the Roman era. While the front is impressive, the main library...

The Teaching Centre | Bible Trek – Ephesus series (Part 1) - 03

The Celsus Library in Ephesus is a World Heritage site from the second century AD and represents a centre for learning. The book of Acts (chapter 19) tell us that Paul worked here for two years, teaching and training the disciples...

The toilets: overturning ancient hierarchies | Bible Trek – Ephesus Series (Part 1) - 02

Wherever you go in the world, finding decent toilets is always helpful – but these ancient communal toilets in Ephesus were important for a different reason. They were evidence of a divided and unequal society. The social...

Introducing a city of influence | Bible Trek – Ephesus Series (Part 1) - 01

Welcome to Ephesus! This bustling seaport located in what's now Turkey, on the shores of the Aegean, was second to Rome itself as a city of influence and importance in the ancient world. The ancient city boasted 250,000 inhabitants...
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