But though Asherah and Ashtaroth, or Ashtoreth, are undoubtedly distinct, yet both worships may have been impure, as the worship of Artemis of the Ephesians (the Diana Multimamma, or the image of fecundity) unquestionably was. "It is probable," says Mr. G. Smith, "that the first ...
The term "angel" here is often interpreted as the messenger or leader of the church, possibly the bishop or pastor. Ephesus was a major city in Asia Minor, known for its temple to Artemis and as a center of commerce and culture. The church in Ephesus was established by Paul (Acts 19)...
which is as this huntress, and then you have Artemis the way she’s depicted in Ephesus, with all the fruit hanging off of her, Artemis of the Ephesians, the Ephesian Artemis. Those were seen as being the same goddess, but neither of them were seen as being the...
A major city in Asia Minor, known for its temple to Artemis and a hub of early Christian activity. The Ephesian church was a diverse community of Jews and Gentiles.3. The Ruler of the Power of the AirA reference to Satan, who is depicted as having influence over the world and its ...