Jason BorgesFeb 221 minChronology of Polycarp's LifeFor a recent lecture, I prepared a detailed chronology of Polycarp's life. The bishop of Smyrna was martyred in 155 CE, as recounted in...
Jason BorgesMay 11, 20237 min“How Many People Lived in Ephesus?”—The Challenges of Ancient DemographyA quick explanation of how scholars calculate ancient populations, and a discussion about the population of Ephesus.
Jason BorgesApr 5, 20232 minBiblical Field Studies in TurkeyThe Asia Minor Research Center is pleased to announce a new study program in Turkey for people in the Majority World! Biblical Field...
Jason BorgesFeb 10, 20235 minEarthquakes in Antioch/AntakyaFive days ago a 7.8 earthquake leveled cities in Turkey’s southeast region. The city of Antakya (ancient Syrian Antioch) lies is ruins....