The Seven Churches of Asia Minor
In this part of the Bible, we focus on the church, which is also known as the body of Christ. Jesus loved the church...
The Cave of St. Paul
Introduction to the Cave
The Cave of St. Paul, also known as Kryphi Panaya (which means “Hidden Virgin”), is a small cave located on the...
Rome’s Ascendancy in the East
The Second Mithradatic War (83-81 B.C.)
The conflict unfolded as Roman general Lucius Licinius Murena initiated an invasion of Pontus, ultimately facing defeat. In 74...
Tigranes the Great
Rise to Power
The Decline of the Seleucid Empire
Antiochus VII marked the end of the strong Seleucid rulers, leaving only Syria within the shrinking empire’s...
Mithradates VI of Pontus
Clash with Rome
Roman Supremacy in the Mediterranean
After the Punic Wars, Rome emerged as the dominant power in the Mediterranean. The Roman province of Asia...
The Sailor and the Pearl Merchant part 5
With great mourning the wife and family of Abu`l Fawaris celebrated his loss; but he, after sleeping soundly in the archway and giving thanks...
The Soul of Veere Part 4
Then in those miniature houses there was a gradual animation, and the reappearance of life that seemed to have slept for ages behind closed...
The Soul of Veere Part 3
I was amazed at the sudden opening of the door and the appearance of a handsome young man with strange eyes. He wore a...
The Soul of Veere Part 2
Over there behind the ramparts lies the open sea with its ships, while overhead the arching sky, heavy with clouds, bears down upon the...
