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## a great disturbance ##
a near riot situation
## the Way ##
This was a term used to refer to Christianity.
## A certain silversmith ##
A silversmith is a craftsman who works with silver metal to make statues and jewelry.
## named Demetrius ##
A Silversmith in Ephesus who was against Paul and the local church. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
## silver statues of Diana ##
Ephesus had a large temple dedicated to the goddess Diana. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
## brought in much business ##
Sold many silver statues made in the image of Diana