The purpose of this ministry project is to promote longevity in ministry by equipping a select group of new pastors within the Pillar Church Planting Network (hereafter the Pillar Network). Those chosen have less than three years of experience in a pastoral role in their local c…
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This dissertation analyzes the immediate and long-term effects of Roman annexation on the important metropolis of Antioch on the Orontes in northern Syria. Compared to many other urban centers of the ancient Mediterranean, direct textual and archaeological material for Antioch i…
Although it occupied a central position in the politics of the Roman East, Antioch on the Orontes still presents a challenge to historians and archaeologists who seek to define the city's physical and socio-political configuration. While the modern development of Antakya, Antioc…
The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the acculturation and differentiation at the site of al-Mina (one of the ports of Antioch) through its material culture (coins, pottery, and glass). The site was excavated in 1936 and 1937 by Sir Leonard Woolley, who did not retain …
This dissertation integrates the preaching, writing, and ministry of John Chrysostom (JCh) in fourth century Antioch to develop a missiological understanding of the biblical practice of almsgiving as it relates to transmitting the gospel. Chapter 1 introduces the significance of…
Antioch was multinational city that created a unique expression of Christianity. Antioch's diversity as a commercial center that sat on the edge of two powerful nations forced the Christians in Antioch to form strong social networks that focused on unity and practical applicatio…
This study focuses on Christopher, the Christian patriarch of Antioch who was killed by Muslim rebels in 967 due to his loyal support of the Muslim ruler against whom they were rebelling. Two years after Christopher’s death, the Byzantine Empire conquered Antioch from the Muslim…