LOVE AT WAR: ‘AGAPE’ VS. ‘APHRODITE’
A Journey Through History In the bustling heart of the Roman Empire, sometime around the years 50 to 52 AD, the Apostle Paul set foot in the city of Corinth. It was during his second missionary journey that he arrived in this thriving metropolis. Corinth was a wealthy and influential Greek city-state, renowned for its strategic position, trade, and cultural significance. It played a central role in Greek politics, often forming alliances or rivalries with powerful cities like Athens and Sparta. The city was famous for its temples, particularly the Temple of Apollo (the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, prophecy, and healing) and the Temple of Aphrodite (the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire). The city was also known for hosting the Isthmian Games, a major festival dedicated to Poseidon (the Greek god of the seas, storms, earthquakes, and horses). After aligning with the Achaean League and rebelling against Rome, Corinth had been destroyed by Roman general Luc...