On the Face of the Deep: The Sea in Scripture (Studies in Biblical Archaeology, Geography, and History)

Stutzman, Linford

ISBN 10: 1540971392 / ISBN 13: 9781540971395

Published by Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group, 2026

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On the Face of the Deep: The Sea in Scripture (Studies in Biblical Archaeology, Geography, and History)
• Publisher: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1540971392
• ISBN 13: 9781540971395
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Old Testament tells a story primarily written to, by, and about people of the land―the promised land and its neighboring territories. Those at home on the sea were almost always portrayed as enemies by those authors. But with the New Testament comes a startling shift of focus: The disciples take their message to the ends of the earth via the Mediterranean Sea.

In On the Face of the Deep, Linford Stutzman highlights the importance of sea stories in Scripture. A biblical scholar as well as an expert sailor, Stutzman rereads these passages with insights from history, marine archaeology, ancient texts, and the cultural and physical environment of the Mediterranean itself. His study reveals geographical and cultural details that enhance our appreciation of the drama and significance of the Bible's sea stories.

About the Author

Linford Stutzman (PhD, Catholic University of America) is professor emeritus of culture, religion, and missions at Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, where he previously directed the Biblical Lands Educational Seminars and Service (BLESS). He is the author of Sailing Acts and With Paul at Sea. Linford and his wife, Janet, have been sailing the Mediterranean since 2004.