ISSN: 1308-6200 | Publisher: Kültür Ajans 

Karadeniz International Scientific Journal

This is an internationally refereed social science journal that is published every three months (quarterly) in electronic-based and print-based since 2009. The journal publishes four issues each year (March, June, September, and December).

The publication language of this journal is Turkish, English, or Russian.

This is an open-access journal. Therefore, all issues and articles published so far can be accessed free of charge from the journal's website.

 

Issue 32
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PAGANISM AND CHRISTIANITY IN EDESSA

Yusuf ALBAYRAK

Edessa, is a perfect example in terms of showing religious and cultural assimilation due to its geographical location in Northern Mesopotamia. The pagan belief system based on stars and planet cults was seen in Pre-Christian Edessa. Paganism has continued for centuries in Edessa even tough Christianity appeared and spread quickly. Paganism completely disappeared in 5. Centrury AD and Edessa became a Christianty city.

Key Words: Edessa, Paganism, Sin Cult, Christianity.

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