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Hierapolis
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1, an ancient city of Syria Cyrrhestica, now in ruins, situated between Antioch and Mesopotamia, 14 m. W. of the Euphrates; had considerable commercial importance, and was famous for its great temple of Astarte. 2, A city of ancient Phrygia, 5 m. N. of Laodicea; the birthplace of Epictetus, and where Paul founded a church; was celebrated for its hot springs.
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Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Hierapolis'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​h/hierapolis.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.
Wood, James, ed. Entry for 'Hierapolis'. The Nuttall Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​nut/​h/hierapolis.html. Frederick Warne & Co Ltd. London. 1900.