Edessa’da Paganizm ve Hıristiyanlık
Paganism and Christianity In Edessa
Author(s): Yusuf AlbayrakSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Kültür Ajans Tanıtım ve Organizasyon
Keywords: Edessa; Paganism; Sin Cult; Christianity;
Summary/Abstract: Edessa, is a perfect example in terms of showing religious and cultural assimilation due to its geographical location in Northern Mesopotamia. The pagan belief system based on stars and planet cults was seen in Pre-Christian Edessa. Paganism has continued for centuries in Edessa even tough Christianity appeared and spread quickly. Paganism completely disappeared in 5. Centrury AD and Edessa became a Christianty city.
Journal: Karadeniz Uluslararası Bilimsel Dergi
- Issue Year: 2016
- Issue No: 32
- Page Range: 316-324
- Page Count: 9
- Language: Turkish