Symrna Flashcards
Where was this city located?
35-40 miles north of Ephesus
*Another harbour city
What is it known as today?
Modern day city of Izmir
What did it call itself?
The “first of Asia”
What was its population?
Around 100 000
Which famous person was born here?
Homer
When was it destroyed and rebuilt?
In 600 BCE it was destroyed but was rebuilt in 290 BCE
Who did they have a temple for?
The goddess Roma
Who did they have a good relationship with, and what stemmed from this?
Good relationship with Rome - was chosen as the site for temple to emporor Augustus
What was the city renowned for?
It’s:
* Beauty
* pleasing architecture
* Fine wine
What did it have centres for?
Science and medicine
What was the Jewish population here?
Very large
What was the inscription that gave gratitude to former Jews?
It was for 100 000 drachma that was designated for a building project (123 -24 CE)
Who were the Jews hostile to?
Area Christians
What do non canonical writings of Paul and the apostle John speak of?
Visits to this city
Who stopped here on his way to martyrdom in Romeo - writing several letters from here?
Ignatieff (second century CE)
