The ancient city of Ephesus in what we know now as western Turkey was an important city in the biblical and classical worlds. Site of the Temple of Artemis (Diana), the city was designated as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As a significant seaport and commercial center of the Mediterranean Sea, it was instrumental in the spread of early Christianity and was one of the recipients of the epistles of the apostle Paul and one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation.
Sandra Glahn’s brief biography of the most important city of Ionian Asia Minor elucidates the cultural and religious dynamics that made Ephesus a key city of the ancient world. As one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean, its visible ruins provide a stunning reminder of the splendor and significance of this ancient city. Glahn succinctly presents the city’s history and importance through the centuries.
About the Author:
Sandra Glahn is professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). She holds a Master of Theology degree from DTS and a Ph.D. in The Humanities—Aesthetic Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas.
Dr. Glahn is the author of Nobody’s Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament (IVP Academic). She is the creator and editor of Vindicating the Vixens (Kregel Academic) and the author of the twelve titles in the Coffee Cup Bible Study series (AMG). Additionally, Glahn is the author of a medical suspense novel, Informed Consent (Cook).
