Edessa
city · Post-biblical tradition · NT Testament
Ancient city near biblical Haran with one of the earliest Christian communities outside the Roman Empire. The legend of King Abgar's correspondence with Jesus is connected to Edessa
Details
| Type | city |
| Modern Name | Şanlıurfa |
| Modern Country | Turkey |
| Era | Post-biblical tradition |
| Testament | NT |
| Coordinates | 37.1591, 38.7955 |
Key Events
- Abgar legend (correspondence with Jesus), One of earliest Christian kingdoms, Near Abraham's Haran
Key People
Scripture References
Gen 12:4 (nearby Haran), Matt 10:3
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