Jason Borges
Chronology of Polycarp's Life
For a recent lecture, I prepared a detailed chronology of Polycarp's life. The bishop of Smyrna was martyred in 155 CE, as recounted in...
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Jason Borges
May 11, 20237 min read
“How Many People Lived in Ephesus?”—The Challenges of Ancient Demography
A quick explanation of how scholars calculate ancient populations, and a discussion about the population of Ephesus.
Jason Borges
Apr 5, 20232 min read
Biblical Field Studies in Turkey
The Asia Minor Research Center is pleased to announce a new study program in Turkey for people in the Majority World! Biblical Field...
Jason Borges
Feb 10, 20235 min read
Earthquakes in Antioch/Antakya
Five days ago a 7.8 earthquake leveled cities in Turkey’s southeast region. The city of Antakya (ancient Syrian Antioch) lies is ruins....
Jason Borges
Feb 2, 20236 min read
Planning Your Visit to Turkey
Are you coming to Turkey and need to plan your trip? This post explains the main options and decisions you need to make in your planning.
Jason Borges
Sep 6, 20223 min read
Maps of Ignatius’ Journey Through Asia
Ignatius of Antioch was convicted in Antioch and then marched to his death in Rome around 115 AD. During his journey, several churches in...
Jason Borges
Jul 31, 20225 min read
The Date of Revelation (late 60s or mid 90s?)
Apart from a few Pauline letters, most documents in the New Testament do not provide sufficient information to determine exactly when...
Jason Borges
Jul 31, 20222 min read
Websites for Historical Sites in Turkey
A list of digital humanities projects about historical sites in Turkey.
Jason Borges
Jul 12, 20227 min read
Itinerary for 7 Churches and Asia Minor
In July 2022, I toured Asia Minor to research the sites of the Seven Churches of Revelation and other ancient cities. The trip lasted...
Jason Borges
May 12, 20223 min read
Resources about Revelation
In advance of visiting Turkey and touring the seven churches of Revelation 2–3, some people want to read or study something. This is not...
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