Ephesus riots

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:affects shifts in religious demographics
gptkbp:aftermath increased tensions between pagans and Christians
gptkbp:caused_by conflict between Christians and silversmiths
gptkbp:characterized_by mob violence
gptkbp:civic_engagement attempts to restore order
gptkbp:consequences displacement of Christians
increased scrutiny of Christians
influence on future Christian practices
gptkbp:cultural_aspect Ephesus as a trade center
gptkbp:cultural_impact impact on local economy
impact on early church growth
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of religious struggle
gptkbp:depicted_in art and literature
gptkbp:duration approximately two hours
gptkbp:historical_analysis examination of causes and effects
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Roman_Empire
Hellenistic influences
gptkbp:historical_documentation archaeological findings
ancient writings
gptkbp:historical_impact shaping of Christian identity
gptkbp:historical_legacy study of early church dynamics
gptkbp:historical_period 1st century AD
gptkbp:historical_significance example of religious conflict
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ephesus riots
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Paul_the_Apostle
local politics
Roman legal system
gptkbp:involved gptkb:Demetrius_the_silversmith
Ephesian citizens
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:Acts_of_the_Apostles
gptkbp:is_involved_in local artisans
gptkbp:key_event gathering at the theater
gptkbp:key_player gptkb:Missionaries_of_Charity
gptkbp:led_to disruption of trade
gptkbp:location gptkb:theater_of_Ephesus
gptkbp:narrative part of the spread of Christianity
gptkbp:notable_figures Gaius and Aristarchus
gptkbp:noteworthy_details Paul's defense in the city
gptkbp:occurs_in gptkb:Ephesus
gptkbp:outcome Paul's departure from Ephesus
strengthening of Christian communities
gptkbp:primary_source gptkb:historical_texts
gptkbp:public_perception anti-Christian sentiment
viewed as a threat to social order
gptkbp:public_reaction fear and unrest
gptkbp:public_speaking debates on religious tolerance
gptkbp:related_event other riots in the Roman Empire
gptkbp:related_figures early church leaders
gptkbp:related_to the cult of Artemis
worship of Artemis
gptkbp:responds_to gptkb:Roman_authorities
gptkbp:resulted_in gathering of a large crowd
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis interpretations of the event
gptkbp:significance early Christian history
gptkbp:sparked economic concerns
gptkbp:themes faith vs. commerce
gptkbp:was_a_response_to support for silversmiths
gptkbp:year AD 49
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ephesus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5