The Oldest Church in eastern Turkiye— St. Jacob’s Church

HomeAbout Ben WitheringtonDr. Witherington's New eBookPublications FREE NEWSLETTER Home Evangelical History and Religion The Oldest Church in eastern Turkiye— St. Jacob’s Church Last updated on: August 1, 2026 at 1:14 am by Ben Witherington 0 Comments The Oldest Church in eastern Turkiye— St. Jacob’s Church 2026-07-25T14:45:51-04:00 Ben Witherington Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world. Notice the ‘Box of Help’. This building apparently is only used for special services… Mardin was on the major trade routes for all sorts of commerce, including on the silk and spice trades… Interestingly, it appears that the earliest church here was built on top of the ruins of a Zoroastrian temple. History and Religion Education and Religion Uncategorized Ephrem of Syria was here Previous Post July 30, 2026Mardin on the Margins-- Part Two Recent Comments 0 | Leave a Comment "This looks good, but who is the speaker/author and where can the book be bought?" Summers-lad You Mean the Context Matters when ..." "Hi Ben, read Emily Wilson's translation, it has received...