Ataturk put the beauty of the Hagia Sophia on exhibition for the world to see, but in 2020, Erdogan repurposed the space to display Islam. As a result, a visit hides multiple Christian sacred items once displayed for touring. This write-up will detail the hidden Christianity that the Hagia Sophia now shuns. In January 2024, the status and entrance of the site changed. Before, the balcony was off-limits, but now the ground floor and courtyard are no longer accessible through a normal entrance.
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Searching Below the Surface – Look at unexpected Islamic ideas.
In reading, Searching Below the Surface: A Deeper Look at Covenant and Contract, one expects simple answers to complex issues. However, exploring a much-needed contrast between how the God of the Bible functions in a covenant manner and the Islamic Allah in a contractual way will take the reader into a Scripture dig. The foundations help one to understand marriage as an outcome of these beliefs, leading each of us to discover why biblical marriage is a covenant, not contractual – like Islam.
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Istanbul’s Christian Archaeology in the Cafe Garden Monuments
The courtyard of the Archaeology Museum hosts Christian history. Often unlabeled but with observation, many pillars and capitals give us insight to some Cafe Garden monuments.
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Hidden Crosses at Istanbul Archaeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum of Istanbul provides a captivating look into the ancient history of the region. However, it offers minimal information about the city’s Christian history spanning 14 centuries. Near the entrance, in the cafe garden, storage area, and courtyard, there are hidden crosses, which reflect the significant influence of the Byzantines. The Church History section remains in the outdoor courtyard, exposed to the elements
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Can Christians Rejoice in the Calamity of Others?
Christians do not rejoice in calamity but depend on God to move and deliver. On the streets of Iran on May 20, 2024, many were rejoicing in the death of Iran’s president, Ebrahim Raisi. Christians were persecuted under him and will sense a tinge of emotion on this news.
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Former Byzantine Church in Antalya
In the heart of the old city of Antalya, known as Kaleici, is a mosque called Şehzade Korkut Cami, the site of a former temple. Yet, the space hosted a church three times, and now it is opened as a mosque. Let’s explore this former Byzantine church in Antalya, reconstructed as a mosque.
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Hidden Crosses in the Antalya Archeology Museum
The Antalya Archeology Museum is one of the best museums in Turkiye, especially regarding the amount of space allotted to Byzantine history. Nevertheless, you could easily miss it. Following are some treasures you can look for while walking through the Museum.
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Seven Contrasts that Give Focus for Prayer
These seven contrasts between Christianity and Islam will give insights into how we pray and live. This list guides the final seven days of the 30-day prayer challenge and is a way to see how the God of the Bible differs from the deity of the Quran.
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