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The content on this website is maintained by Robert Myallis, pastor at Zion's Lutheran Church, of Jonestown, PA. The photos were taken by Emily Myallis, a diaconal minister in the ELCA who also serves at Zion's Lutheran. This website and travel to Greece was made possible by a grant from the Fund for Theological Education, which provides grants to assist the education and formation of Christian leaders from numerous denominations. Bible quotes are taken from the New Revised Standard Version, unless cites otherwise. The above photo of Greece comes from NASA; The icon of Saint Paul comes from George Mitrevski's website.
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The
Abaton
served as the sleep-house where people would receive their healing from the god Asklepius. After purifying themselves with a bath and sacrificing an
animal in the temple, the person would fall asleep and Asklepius would approach
them in a dream. In later times the priests would interpret the dreams,
basically offering medical advice. The priests here became doctors having
scene so many patients!