Thematic Bible: Jupiter


Thematic Bible



Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, because he was the chief speaker, they called Hermes. Verse ConceptsPagan GodsFalse GodsBarnabasMythologyAcclaimingSpokesmen

And when the town clerk had quieted the crowd, he said, "Men of Ephesus, what man is there after all who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is guardian of the temple of the great Artemis and of the image which fell down from heaven? Verse ConceptsFalling From Heaven

Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul, because he was the chief speaker, they called Hermes. The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought oxen and garlands to the gates, and wanted to offer sacrifice with the crowds.