Shrine
/SHRINE/
Summary
Miniature copies of temples containing small images of deities, such as the silver shrines of Diana made by Demetrius at Ephesus.
☩Description
The Greek word 'naos' (usually translated 'temple') refers in Acts 19:24 to small model temples containing images of the goddess Diana (Artemis). Demetrius the silversmith made these shrines, providing a living for many craftsmen. Such miniatures were purchased by worshippers and travelers as objects of devotion or souvenirs, representing the famous Temple of Diana at Ephesus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Key verses:Acts 19:24
Related Verses1 mention
Acts· 1 verse
See Also
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Shrine," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IX (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.George Morrish, "Shrine," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
- 3.James Orr (ed.), "Shrine," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).