How the Christian Capital of the World Became Muslim — David Platt

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How the Christian Capital of the World Became Muslim

How the Christian Capital of the World Became Muslim

Preacher: David Platt
Tradition: Baptist — Southern
Published: Jan 10, 2023
Length: 15:44

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How did Turkey go from being one of the most prominent countries in Christian history where the Nicene Creed was written to a nation with almost no Christians? In this episode of Neighborhoods & Nations, Steven Morales visits the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque to help us understand the religious history of Turkey. Chapters: 0:00 - The Hagia Sophia Cathedral 2:38 - How Did Turkey Lose All of Its Christians? 4:18 - The Town Formerly Known as Nicaea 8:54 - Gospel Opportunities in Present-Day Turkey 13:01 - Will Christians Respond to God’s Call and Go? Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MtYOvIiIyqXgiRt88MwsRZKeOjyVARdWyTYYC3prHb8/edit?usp=sharing

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