Hierapolis Summary
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Hierapolis, a city in Phrygia, was home to a Christian community mentioned by Paul in his letter to the Colossians (Col 4:13).
Hierapolis
PlaceCity in Phrygia, home to a Christian community
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Hierapolis
holy city
- el Ἱεράπολις · G2404
- bg Йерапол
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Hierapolis Article
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Hierapolis was an ancient city located in the region of Phrygia, in modern-day Turkey. It is mentioned once in the New Testament, in Paul's letter to the Colossians (Col.4.13). In this passage, Paul expresses his concern for the believers in Hierapolis, along with those in Laodicea and Colossae. This suggests that there was a Christian community in Hierapolis during the first century AD. Hierapolis was known for its hot springs and became a popular spa city in the Roman period. The city was also associated with the worship of the Phrygian mother goddess Cybele. The ruins of Hierapolis, including well-preserved Roman baths, temples, and a necropolis, can still be seen today.
Hierapolis Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Sacred city, a city of Phrygia, where was a Christian church under the care of Epaphras (Col. 4:12, 13). This church was founded at the same time as that of Colosse. It now bears the name of Pambuk-Kalek, i.e., “Cotton Castle”, from the white appearance of the cliffs at the base of which the ruins are found.
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