Yes, Ephesus was the focal point for the transformation of pagan mother - goddess worship, such as Paul met up with in the first century, into fervent devotion to Mary as “Mother of God. ”
Jah, Efesos oli keskpunkt, kus paganlik ema - jumalanna kummardamine, millega Paulus esimesel sajandil kokku puutus, teisendus innukaks hardumuseks Maarja kui „Jumalaema ” vastu.