Thematic Bible: Goddess of the ephesians


Thematic Bible



A silversmith named Demetrius, by manufacturing silver shrines of Artemis, was bringing in great profits to his workmen. Verse ConceptsArts And Crafts, Types ofCraftsmenSculptureShrinesSilverSkill

At last the city recorder quieted the mob and said: "Men of Ephesus, who in the world does not know that the city of Ephesus is the guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of the image that fell down from heaven? Verse ConceptsFalling From Heaven

Now the danger facing us is, not only that our business will lose its reputation but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be brought into contempt and that she whom all Asia and all the world now worship will soon be dethroned from her majestic glory!" When they heard this, they became furious and kept on shouting, "Great Artemis of Ephesus!"