The Meaning of “Ten Days”
Saint John speaks of an ordeal that will last “only ten days.” The exact meaning of this period is not completely clear. Many scholars...
Trial and Perseverance in Early Christianity
The ordeal that Saint John speaks about in his writings was not imagined as something brief or symbolic only. It was expected to last...
The Situation of the Christian Community
In his message, John shows that he understands the suffering and poverty of the Christian community he is addressing. Their poverty was not only...
The Price of Prosperity in Ottoman Europe
Wealth Attracts Trouble
In the Ottoman-controlled provinces of Europe, no man was free to improve his life. Whenever someone saved money or gained property, they...
A Land of Constant Conflict
For many centuries, the territory now known as Bulgaria was fought over again and again. Until the end of the 14th century, Christian kingdoms...
The Great Turk and His Capital
The Lost Provinces
The next conflict in Europe may again take place in the Balkan Peninsula. This region lies south of Austria-Hungary. It is bordered...
