Syria
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The Syrians, worshiping their gods, also believed in Yahweh of the Hebrews as mentioned by their prophets. 96:1.13
The broad-headed Nodite-Andonites in Syria introduced pottery, agriculture, and advanced metalworking techniques to the region. 80:1.2
Syria was once the center of early metalworking and pottery industry, as well as an important hub for agriculture and domesticated animal trade. 80:1.2
Syria thrived in peace and prosperity during the time of Jesus under Roman rule. 121:1.9
King David laid heavy tribute on the neighboring tribes, including the Syrians. 97:9.14
In the Urantia Book
Malach from Syria welcomed Jesus in Beirut. (156:3.1)
- Matthew preached in Syria, Cappadocia, Galatia, Bithynia, and Thrace, ultimately dying triumphant in the faith. 139:7.10
- Norana from Syria displayed unwavering faith in Jesus as a healer, leading to her daughter's miraculous healing and demonstrating the power of gentile belief in the teachings of the kingdom of heaven. 156:1
- Pilate, serving under the legatus of Syria, ordered to Rome after condemning Jesus to crucifixion. 185:0.1 185:1.6
- Rome strategically played off Seleucid Syria against Ptolemaic Egypt to maintain control over the vital Palestinian highway and caravan routes, allowing an independent Palestine to thrive. 121:2.8
- The western Nodite headquarters were established in northeastern Syria on the shores of the Mediterranean. 73:1.5
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Their gods are gods of hills 96:1.13 — 1 Ki 20:23.
- Ark of Yahweh 97:9.14 — 1 Ch 15:25-29; 2 Sam 6:1-17.
- Heavy tribute on neighbors 97:9.14 — 2 Sam 8:11-12.
- Chosen people 121:2.8 — 1 Ki 3:8; 1 Ch 17:21-22; Ps 33:12; Ps 105:6,43; Ps 135:4; Is 41:8-9; Is 43:21; Is 44:1; Dt 7:6; Dt 14:2.
Where it appears
Syria is linked in 16 paragraphs of the text.