Greece in History - Trustworthy History - Conclusion

 The temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, is mentioned a number of times in the book of Acts.  For example, we are told that Paul's ministry in Ephesus angered silversmith name Demetrius, who had a flourishing business making silver shrines of Artemis.  "This Paul, said an angry Demetrius, has persuaded a considerable crowd and turned them to another opinion, saying that the ones that are made byg hands are not gods." (Acs 19:23-28) Demetrius then stirred up an angry mob, who began to shout: "Great is Artemis if the Ephesians"

Today you can visit the ruins of Ephesus and the site of the temple of Artemis. Moreover, ancient inscriptions from Epesians verify that idols were made in honor of the goddess and that a guild of silversmiths was active in the city.

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