This book constitutes a synthesis on the knowledge about the material vestiges of seven cities of Apocalypse: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea from the period of composition of the last book of New Testament, i.e. from 50 to 150 AD. This is an attempt to answer why the author of the Apocalypse addressed his letter to these particular seven cities in the time of their great prosperity. This volume presents and extensive archaeological and topographical commentary and an exhaustive survey of the respective scholarly discussion, enriched with personal observations, the most recent literature, and the latest photographs taken in situ by the author.
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
Ephesus
Smyrna
Pergamum
Thyatira
Sardis
Philadelphia
Laodicea
Conclusion
Abbreviations
Bibliography
Itinerari nel mondo della navigazione,tra storia, archeologia ed etnografia
Potere e orgoglio
Dall'arcaismo alla tarda antichità nel mondo greco-romano
Estimating Labour Costs through Digital Technologies
Hommage à Christian Olive
Archeologia di un villaggio rupestre medievale nel territorio di Vibo Valentia
Nuovi contributi all’interpretazione delle strutture e delle fasi
L'operazione navale di soccorso condotta da Plinio nel 79 d.C.
