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Philadelphia (Alasehir),Turkey
Philadelphia (Alasehir), Turkey was founded in the 2nd Century B.C. and the location of one of the Seven Churches of Asia written to by Apostle John in the Book of Revelation. Known for it's frequent earthquakes. The modern day name of this city is Alasehir.
References
- The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia And their place in the plan of the Apocalypse, W. M. Ramsay, D.C.L, Litt.D., LL.D., Professor of Humanity in the University of Aberdeen, 1904
- http://www.ephesusguide.com/seven_churches_philadelphia.php
- http://www.enjoyturkey.com/Tours/Interest/Biblicals/philadelphia.htm
- http://www.toursforchurches.co.uk/turkey-churches.htm
- http://www.luthersem.edu/ckoester/Revelation/Philadelphia/main.htm
Last updated: 05-28-2005 13:26:55
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