Sojourner #092: Among The Ruins: Reflections On A Quarter Century In Asia Minor
“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:58, ESV) Orukaya, Roman Dam The origins of Christianity are inseparable from the geography and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world. Dr. Mark R. Fairchild has spent more than two decades investigating the archaeological remains of ancient Anatolia, illuminating the historical context of the New Testament and the formative centuries of Christian theology. What follows is his reflection on that work, born from sustained research and repeated return to the lands of early Christianity. Among the Ruins: Reflections on a Quarter Century in Asia Minor Few of you reading this article would be willing to offer your car to a stranger from another country. Few of you would invite a stranger to dinner at home with your family. Few of you would insist that a stranger stay the night with you in your home. And few of you woul...
