Turkish Delight
In this Drive Thru History Series you will receive three shows with a running time of over 90 minutes.
In the first episode, cruise thru exotic Turkey with Dave as he searches out some of the mysterious “Churches of the Revelation.” Dave starts in seaside Smyrna, where we learn about the history of this early Christian Church and the martyrdom of St Polycarp. Then check out Dave’s sweet ride as he travels the “Royal Road” towards biblical Sardis and you will learn about the amazing history of this one time “richest place on earth”-a place where money was (literally) invented.
In the second episode, the ancient Romans vacationed in Hierapolis. It’s natural hot springs made the ancient spa of the ancient world. Dave briefly tries travel by camel only to be reminded why he prefers the car. (Cars don’t bite.) Next Dave explores another church mentioned in Revelation-Laodicea. You will learn about what made this town special and how it became, “neither hot nor cold.” Last, Dave finds ancient Colosse still largely unexplored and discusses the letter written by Paul to this early church.
In the last episode, Dave travels though the best-preserved ruins on the ancient Roman world-Ephesus. See the amazing library of Celsus and the Roman amphitheater where the Apostle Paul caused a riot by questioning the worship at one of the ancient wonders of the world– the Artemis temple. (The Book of Acts, Chapter 19) No visit to Ephesus is complete without discussing the impact of the early church and Paul’s famous letter written to Christians living in Ephesus.
Episode Breakdown
Episode 1 – Sardis/Smyrna: Churches of Revelation, Dave’s sweet ride, Ancient Sardis & Smyrna, Darius’ Royal Road, Martyrdom of Polycarp.
Episode 2 – The Lycus Valley: Hot Springs of Hieropolis, Camel bite, Christians in Laodicea, Ancient Colossae, Paul’s Letter to Philemon and the Colossians.
Episode 3 – Ephesus: Ancient Ephesus and the Apostle Paul, Letter to the Ephesiands, Roman Ruins, Library of Celsus, Artemis Temple, Ephesus riot of Acts 19.
Special Features:
“Dave at Home,” “Dave’s Sweet Ride,” Discussion Guide and Series Previews and Promos
Special Achievements:
Received the Homeschool Friendly
2005 Stamp of Approval from
Homeschooling Parent Magazine
