Thyateira and the Battle of Magnesia
Before the decisive Battle of Magnesia in 190 BCE, the Seleucid army camped in the area around Thyateira. This important battle was fought between...
Early Christian Churches in Pergamum
Archaeological excavations have revealed the remains of several church buildings in ancient Pergamum. These discoveries show that Christianity became well established in the city...
The Heresy of Balaam in Pergamum
It seems that, despite their faith in the new Christian religion, some believers in Pergamum were still following practices that St John considered dangerous....
Honest Leadership in the Macedonian Committee
The current leaders of the Macedonian Committee are patriotic, honest, and unselfish. They work sincerely to help the people who suffer in the Turkish...
The Third Cause of Corruption and Lawlessness
The third and worst cause of corruption and lawlessness in the Ottoman Empire is connected to a terrible event: the massacres in Armenia and...
The Rise of Absolute Power
One of the biggest problems in the Ottoman Empire is the concentration of all power in Constantinople. Over the years, the Sultan, Abdul Hamid,...
