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Macedonia Colosse formed a triangle with two other cities of the Lycus Valley, Hierapolis and Laodicea, both of which are mentioned in the New Testament. Shortly after the apostle Paul sent his epistle to Colosse, the cities of the Lycus Valley suffered a devastating earthquake in A.D. They were soon rebuilt, even Laodicea, which had suffered the greatest damage. Although Colosse was increasingly overshadowed by Laodicea and Hierapolis, it retained considerable importance into the second and third centuries A.D. Later, the population of Colosse moved to Chonai (modern Honaz), three miles to the south. www.pilgrimtours.com /greece/info/collossae.htm   (1387 words)

Macedonia Of the several cities named Laodicea in Syria and Asia Minor, only one is mentioned in the Scriptures, namely, the one situated in the confines of Phrygia and Lydia, on the banks of the Lycus, and about ninety miles E of Ephesus-not far from Colossae. Subsequently, the church was flourishing, for it was at a council at Laodicea, A.D. 361, that the Scripture canon was defined. For example, in 62 B.C. Flaccus siezed the annual contribution of the Jews of Laodicea for Jerusalem amounting to 20 pounds of gold. www.pilgrimtours.com /greece/info/laodicea.htm   (1583 words)

Laodicea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Laodicea on the Lycus, in Phrygia, near modern Denizli, Turkey Laodicea was the name for at least six Hellenistic cities, which were named for one of the several queens named Laodice in the Seleucid dynasty. Laodicea in Syria, sometimes Laodicea on the Sea, Latin Laodicea ad Mare, which was the port of Antioch: modern Latakia en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Laodicea   (150 words)

Denizli Laodicea was about a mile from the south bank of the Lycus river which runs between Asopus and Mount Cadmus. Laodicea had its own mint, and inscriptions on coins indicate the worship of Zeus and his coterie, as well as Aesculapius, the god of medicine. At the western entry to this saddle was Laodicea, which became famous and wealthy on the caravan traffic. www.ancientroute.com /cities/Denizli.htm   (1365 words)

LAODICEA Laodicea, the capital of Phrygia was significant and prosperous city, situated in the Lycus valley on a spur of Mount Salbacus about 30 metres [100 feet] above the valley at the junction of two major trade routes to the east from Ephesus and Sardis. ] Epaphras, a member of the church in Colosse worked with the church in Laodicea and with the church in the neighbouring city of Hierapolis. ] but there were a number at Colosse and Laodicea who had never seen him [ members.aol.com /d4web4sm/charts/laodicea.htm   (345 words)

Laodicea There were many Jewish inhabitants of Laodicea, and the population as a whole was of very mixed race. The Lycus glen was the most frequented path of trade from the interior of the country to the west, and the great road passesd right through Laodicea. "Laodicea was an extremely wealthy banking center...It had a medical school which was noted for a healing eye ointment. philologos.org /bpr/files/l001.htm   (515 words)

Philologos The Letters to the Seven Churches of Asia Chapter 29 Laodicea was placed as a guard and door-keeper on this road, near the foot of the Lycus Glen, where it opens on the main valley of the Meander. His temple was the centre of society and administration, intercourse and trade, as well as of religion,--or, rather, that primitive religion was a system of performing those duties and purposes in the orderly way that the god approved and taught--for the valley in which the Lycus and the Meander meet. Hence the Lycus Glen was always the most frequented path of trade from the interior to the west throughout ancient time. philologos.org /__eb-lttsc/chap29.htm   (2388 words)

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: St. Ignatius of Antioch At Laodicea, on the River Lycus, where a choice of routes presented itself, his guards selected the more northerly, which brought the prospective martyr through Philadelphia and Sardis, and finally to Smyrna, where Polycarp, his fellow-disciple in the school of St. John, was bishop. The stay at Smyrna, which was a protracted one, gave the representatives of the various Christian communities in Asia Minor an opportunity of greeting the illustrious prisoner, and offering him the homage of the Churches they represented. It is probable that he embarked on his way to Rome at Seleucia, in Syria, the nearest port to Antioch, for either Tarsus in Cilicia, or Attalia in Pamphylia, and thence, as we gather from his letters, he journeyed overland through Asia Minor. www.newadvent.org /cathen/07644a.htm   (3502 words)

The Hutchinson Dictionary of World History: Laodicea@ HighBeam Research Laodicea ad Lycum, on the banks of the Lycus in Phrygia, south of Hierapolis, is supposed to have been founded by Antiochus II (261-246 BC). The Hutchinson Dictionary of World History: Laodicea@ HighBeam Research The founder of the dynasty, Seleucus I, is supposed to have named five of them after his mother, Laodice. highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1P1:28758269&...   (153 words)

Macedonia Of the several cities named Laodicea in Syria and Asia Minor, only one is mentioned in the Scriptures, namely, the one situated in the confines of Phrygia and Lydia, on the banks of the Lycus, and about ninety miles E of Ephesus-not far from Colossae. Subsequently, the church was flourishing, for it was at a council at Laodicea, A.D. 361, that the Scripture canon was defined. Laodicea was known for its black wool industry; it manufactured garments from the raven-black wool produced by the sheep of the surrounding area. www.pilgrimtours.com /greece/info/laodicea.htm   (1583 words)

7church7 Six cities bore the name Laodicea, this one distinguished by the term, "Laodicea on the Lycus." In 133 B.C., Laodicea became part of the Roman Empire, and was made a district court town. Laodicea’s position made it one of the richest commercial centers of the ancient world, and the center of banking for Asia Minor. Jews were so powerful in Laodicea that, as Josephus mentions (Ant., 14.10.20), they successfully appealed to the Roman governor for the right to follow their own customs and laws, including the Sabbath. www.giveshare.org /churchhistory/7churches/7church7.html   (3625 words)

Denizli Laodicea was about a mile from the south bank of the Lycus river which runs between Asopus and Mount Cadmus. Laodicea had its own mint, and inscriptions on coins indicate the worship of Zeus and his coterie, as well as Aesculapius, the god of medicine. While St Paul is not on record as having visited Laodicea, he must have influenced the church foundation in the city from his ministry efforts in Ephesus. www.ancientroute.com /cities/Denizli.htm   (1365 words)

Macedonia About 65 kilometers (40 miles) east of Ephesus and about 16 kilometers (10 miles) west of Colossae, Laodicea was built on the banks of the river Lycus, a tributary of the Maeander River. In Paul's epistle to the COLOSSIANS (Col 4:13-16) Laodicea is associated with Colossae and Hierapolis, which exactly accords with its geographical position, 18 miles W. of Colossae, six miles S. of Hierapolis. The words of the risen Christ to Laodicea in Rev 3:14-22 contain allusions to the economic prosperity and social prominence of the city. www.pilgrimtours.com /greece/info/laodicea.htm   (1365 words)

Denizli Laodicea was about a mile from the south bank of the Lycus river which runs between Asopus and Mount Cadmus. At the western entry to this saddle was Laodicea, which became famous and wealthy on the caravan traffic. Laodicea was about 40 miles up the Maeander valley from Ephesus. www.ancientroute.com /cities/Denizli.htm   (1365 words)

week116.doc The Origin of the Church at Colossae Colossae was situated in the southern part of Asia Minor in the fertile Lycus valley ten miles upstream from the cities of Laodicea and Hierapolis. Evidence concerning the collection of temple tax by the Jews in Colossae and the other cities of the Lycus valley suggests regular communication between these Jews of the diaspora and Jerusalem. The Threat at Colossae There is considerable discussion regarding the nature of the threat to the young church at Colossae, a threat addressed by Paul in 2:8-23. www.btinternet.com /~MisPar/GNotes/week116.doc   (2822 words)

Colossae Along a main inland road from Ephesus to the Euphrates River, Colossae shared the beauty of the Lycus Valley with its sister cities: Hierapolis (12 miles northwest) and Laodicea (12 miles west). Epaphras visited Paul during his house arrest, and brought news of the Lycus Valley to Paul, refreshing him during the imprisonment. Declining in importance by the time of Paul’s Epistle to them, they had already been surpassed in size by the other Lycus Valley cities. www.enjoyturkey.com /Tours/Interest/Biblicals/Collosae.htm   (325 words)

Holy Land Photos The site of Colossae is located on the southern edge of the Lycus Valley near larger and more significant sites such as Laodecia, 8 mi. Paul evidently never visited the city (Col 1:9; 2:1), but rather his colleague Epaphras brought the gospel message to the three cities of the Lycus Valley, that is to Colossae, to Laodicea, and to Hierapolis. However, Paul hoped to visit the city, for he requested Philemon to prepare a lodging for him in anticipation of a visit (Phil 1:23). www.holylandphotos.org /browse.asp?SiteID=55   (149 words)

Theology WebSite: New Testament Study Helps: Colossians One of the reasons for Epaphras' journey to Rome and his willingness to share for a time the apostle Paul's imprisonment (in Philemon 23 he is described as a "fellow prisoner") was his desire to acquaint Paul with the progress of the gospel in the Lycus valley and so encourage the great apostle. In the meantime it is possible that Archippus had been left in charge of the work at Colossae, since he is mentioned both in Colossians 4:17 as one who had received a ministry in the Lord, and in Philemon 2 as a "fellow soldier" of Paul. The city of Colossae lay in the valley of Lycus, a tributary of the Meander, in a district of mountainous beauty about 100 miles inland from Ephesus. www.theologywebsite.com /nt/colossians.shtml   (979 words)

Colossae (BiblePlaces.com) This local allusion would have been clear to citizens of Laodicea, who knew of the cold, pure waters of nearby Colossae. Paul had never visited Colossae when he composed his epistle to the church here, but he does imply that Epaphras founded the church, along with those at Laodicea and Hierapolis (Col 1:7-8; 4:12-13). Colossae was located 120 miles east of Ephesus in the Lycus River Valley in ancient Phrygia, part of the Roman territory of Asia Minor. www.bibleplaces.com /colossae.htm   (425 words)

Laodecia: Made Jesus Sick The modern name for the city of Laodicea in modern Turkey is Eski-hisar, "the old fortress." Founded in the middle of the third century BC by the Syrian Antiochus II to control the gate to Phrygia, it was located at the juncture of two imperial trade routes. The east -west road led from the Aegean coast to Ephesus and then following the Maeander River and the gentle ascent of the Lycus valley to the Anatolian Plateau. 8000 foot mountains rose to the south of Laodicea and the city itself occupied a square plateau hundreds of feet high, two miles south of the river. www.truthencounter.com /sermons/rv14.htm   (425 words)

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Laodicea The city stood on a spur of Mount Salbacus, one mile from the left bank of the Lycus, between the Asopus and Mount Cadmus; its territory lay between the Lycus and the Caprus. A titular see, of Asia Minor, metropolis of Phrygia Pacatiana, said to have been originally called Diospolis and Rhoas; Antiochus II colonized it between 261 and 246 B.C., and gave it the name of his wife, Laodice. If an ad appears here that contradicts Catholic teachings, please click here to notify the webmaster. www.newadvent.org /cathen/08794a.htm   (896 words)

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Laodicea The city stood on a spur of Mount Salbacus, one mile from the left bank of the Lycus, between the Asopus and Mount Cadmus; its territory lay between the Lycus and the Caprus. A titular see, of Asia Minor, metropolis of Phrygia Pacatiana, said to have been originally called Diospolis and Rhoas; Antiochus II colonized it between 261 and 246 B.C., and gave it the name of his wife, Laodice. In 220 B.C. Achaeus was its king; then it formed part of the Kingdom of Pergamus, and suffered severely during the war with Mithridates, but recovered its prosperity under Roman rule. www.newadvent.org /cathen/08794a.htm   (901 words)

hierapolis txt Hierapolis was an important and prosperous city in the Roman province of Asia, situated above the junction of the rivers Lycus and Maeander, 12 miles northwest of Colossae, 6 miles north of Laodicea and about 100 miles east of Ephesus. During the Byzantine era the city had a large Jewish population.The church in Hierapolis, like those in neighboring Colossae and Laodicea, was probably established by Epaphras (Col. 4:12-13) working under the direction of Paul during his extended stay in Ephesus during his third missionary journey. Founded soon after 190 BC by king Eumenes II of Pergamum, the city was built on a plateau 150 to 300 feet above the valley and was surrounded by mineral laden hot springs famous for their healing properties. www.ourfatherlutheran.net /biblehomelands/sevenchurches/hierapolis/hieratxt.htm   (475 words)

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Laodicea The city stood on a spur of Mount Salbacus, one mile from the left bank of the Lycus, between the Asopus and Mount Cadmus; its territory lay between the Lycus and the Caprus. In 220 B.C. Achaeus was its king; then it formed part of the Kingdom of Pergamus, and suffered severely during the war with Mithridates, but recovered its prosperity under Roman rule. www.newadvent.org /cathen/08794a.htm   (896 words)

Epaphras (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia) :: Bible Tools Epaphras was the missionary by whose instrumentality the Colossians had been converted to Christianity( Colossians 1:7), and probably the other churches of the Lycus had been founded by him. In sending his salutation to the Colossians Paul testified, "He hath much labor for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hierapolis" ( Colossians 4:13). Epaphras had brought to Paul good news of the progress of the gospel, of their "faith in Christ Jesus" and of their love toward all the saints ( Colossians 1:4). bibletools.org /index.cfm/fuseaction/Def.show/RTD/ISBE/ID/3127   (896 words)

Colossians 4:11-13 Epaphras' unique distinction is Paul's praise for his fervent intercession for the churches of the Lycus Valley (4:12,13). Epaphras was interested in the local churches at Laodicea and Hierapolis as well. "Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God." www.gracenotes.info /colossians/col042.html   (896 words)

Fully Forgiven in Christ: Colossians 2 Epaphras carried the gospel up the Lycus River valley to Hierapolis, Laodicea, and Colosse. Epaphras told Paul about the faith and love of the believers in Colosse, but Paul also learned that some false teachings were bothering this young church. The church in Colosse, however, had heard the gospel from Epaphras (Col. 1:7), who had probably come to faith during Paul's ministry in Ephesus. www.wcg.org /lit/bible/epis/col2.htm   (896 words)

The Early Church Laodicea - a city in the fertile Lycus Valley of the province of Phrygia where one of the seven churches of Asia Minor was situated (Rev. 3:14). The governor of a senatorial province was called a Proconsul, and the proconsulship of Asia became one of the most prized among all in the Roman Empire. As the twin sister of Apollo and the daughter of Zeus, Artemis was known variously as the moon goddess, the goddes of hunting, and the patroness of young girls. www.angelfire.com /sc3/we_dig_montana/Churchp3.html   (896 words)

laodicea txt It was one of three cities in the fertile Lycus River valley-- Colossae was 10 miles to the east, and Hierapolis, famous for its thermal baths, 6 miles to the north. In 26 AD Laodicea was among several cities in Asia competing for the honor of erecting a temple to emperor Tiberius, but it lost out to Smyna. Two important roads passed through the city, one from the ports of Ephesus and Miletus (about a 100 miles to the west) to Syria, and another from Pergamum south to the Mediterranean coast. www.ourfatherlutheran.net /biblehomelands/sevenchurches/laodicea/laodictxt.htm   (896 words)

An Urgent Resource for Today: The Danger of False Ideas - Colossians - Chuck Missler - Koinonia House Colossae was one of three cities in the Lycus Valley, about 100 miles east of Ephesus (capital) in Asia Minor. (Colossae is only a few miles from Laodicea, and they were instructed to exchange letters. One purpose was to correct the heresies that had sprung up in the Asian city of Colossae. www.khouse.org /articles/2002/409   (1536 words)

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