to unhealthy curiosity and the desire for power over others and oneself.42 Magic and drugs were interrelated.43 Artemis’ name, together with the names of other gods, would be repeated in incantations.44 Some Christians at Ephesus had previously participated in magic practices. When they willingly and publicly burned their valuable incantation books, the gospel message grew and became powerful (Acts 19:18–20). Today only a column of the temple remains.45 Paul’s overall