The Cities and Bishoprics of Phyrgia: Being an Essay of the Local History of Phrygia from the Earliest Times to the Turkish Conquest V1, Part Two

""The Cities and Bishoprics of Phyrgia"" is a historical book written by William M. Ramsay. It provides an in-depth analysis of the local history of Phrygia, a region in central Anatolia, from its earliest times to the Turkish conquest. The book is divided into two parts, with this volume being Part Two of Volume One. It focuses on the cities and bishoprics of Phrygia, examining their development, culture, religion, and politics. Ramsay draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts, inscriptions, and archaeological evidence, to provide a comprehensive account of the region's history. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Phrygia or the broader history of Anatolia.1897. Part Two of Volume One. Ramsay, the first Professor of Classical Archaeology at Oxford University, pioneered the study of antiquity in what is today known as western Turkey. He went on to devote the latter part of his life to applying what he had learned to the study of the New Testament. He is also acknowledged as the outstanding authority on the life of Paul. In this work Ramsay attempts to throw some light on the question of how Phrygia has come to present the aspect that it now shows to the traveler. Contents of Part II. West and West-Central Phrygia: Eumeneia; Apameia; The Christian Inscriptions of South-Western Phrygia; The Banaz-Ova; Akmonia and the Akmonian Diocese; The Jews in Phrygia; The Pentapolis of Phrygia; The Christian Inscriptions of Central Phrygia; and Line of the Trade-Route to the East. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.