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Pergamum Word Day 39
"To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. I know where you live where Satan has his throne." (Revelation 2:12 )
"Pergamum" was also connected to the worship of Asclepion, who became the
Pergamum god. Asclepion was the god of healing and its symbol, the serpent, still appears as an insignia of the medical profession. The serpent god was called "Asclepion the Savior." "Pergamum" was built on a hill 1,000 feet above the surrounding countryside, creating a natural fortress. It was a sophisticated city, a
center of Greek culture and education, with a 200,000 volume library.
Pergamum Parchment
The word "parchment" made from the skins of animals, smoothed and polished, is derived from the name "Pergamum" and was invented here. It was also the
center of four cults, and it rivaled Ephesus in its worship of idols. People came to "Pergamum" from all over the world to seek healing from this god.
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