Thessalonica: The City & Church Flashcards
0
Q
What is the size of Thessalonica?
A
Thessalonica is the largest city in Macedonia
about 200,000 people
1
Q
What was Thessalonica like?
A
Thessalonica= is a bustling seaport at the head of Thermiac Gulf
(also most important in Macedonia)
2
Q
What type(s) of people live in Thessalonica?
A
It was a city of both Jews and Gentiles
3
Q
Where was Thessalonica located in Macedonia?
And why was this important?
A
-Thessalonica was located at the “junction of Egnation Way”
-It was an important COMMUNICATION and TRADE CENTER for
Romans and others as well
