Polytheistic Pergamum Chapter 8

 

This chapter will explore the historical background of the city of Pergamum, a polytheistic city with many temples. By examining the city's Graeco-Roman cultural history as well as the Hebraic-Semitic theological roots of its message, a better understanding of Pergamum can be gained. Located some 62 miles from Izmir along the coastline and in the Caicus valley in southern Mysia, Pergamum (or Pergamon; Περγάμος, Pergamos; modern Bergama) is situated on a precipice rising 1100 ft. (335 meters) above the valley below. The isolated acropolis, not accessible from any side, and the lower city, located on the outskirts of the modern town of Bergama, offer evidence of its historical significance. This chapter will explore the geography, culture, and history of Pergamum and its influence throughout the ancient world.

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THE GEOGRAPHY OF PERGAMUM ...... p. 225

• Fig. 56. Acropolis of Pergamum.

THE HISTORY OF PERGAMUM ...... p. 227

• Under Seleucid control...... p. 227
• Under Pergamene control ...... p. 227
• Under Roman control ...... p. 228

THE POPULATION OF PERGAMUM ...... p. 231

• Fig. 57. A Hellenistic portrait of the king of Pergamum, Attalus I.
• Fig. 58. A model of the acropolis of the ancient Greek city of Pergamum.

 THE IMPORTANT BUILDINGS OF PERGAMUM ...... p. 231

• Famous for her library ...... p. 231
• Fig. 60.Asclepeion complex.
• Fig. 61. Map of the Pergamum Asclepion.
• Famous for her Asclepeion ...... p. 235
• Fig. 62. Statue of Galen of Pergamum.
• Fig. 63. Coin with a basket used for housing sacred snakes.
• Famous for her theater ...... p. 238

FAMOUS FOR HER RELIGIOUS WORSHIP ...... p. 239

• Fig. 64. Hellenistic Pergamum theater with a capacity of ca. 10,000 citizens.

• The great altar of Zeus ...... p. 240
• Fig. 65. The great Altar of Pergamum.
• Fig. 66. The remains of the Altar of Zeus

FAMOUS FOR THE IMPERIAL CULT ...... p. 242

• The Trajaneium ...... p. 243
• Fig. 67. The partially restored Trajaneium in Pergamum.

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