A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey

Mitchell G. Reddish, Clyde E. Fant

ISBN 10: 0195139186 / ISBN 13: 9780195139181

Published by Oxford University Press Inc, US, 2003

About this Item

Nearly two-thirds of the New Testament--including all of the letters of Paul, most of the book of Acts, and the book of Revelation--is set outside of Israel, in either Turkey or Greece. Although biblically-oriented tours of the areas that were once ancient Greece and Asia Minor have become increasingly popular, up until now there has been no definitive guidebook through these important sites. In A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey, two well-known, well-traveled, biblical scholars offer a fascinating historical and archaeological guide to these sites. The authors reveal countless new insights into the biblical text while reliably guiding the traveler through every significant location mentioned in the Bible. The book completely traces the journeys of the Apostle Paul across Turkey (ancient Asia Minor), Greece, and the islands of the Mediterranean. A description of the location and history of each site is given, followed by an intriguing discussion of its biblical significance. Clearly written and in non-technical language, the work links the latest in biblical research with recent archaeological findings. A visit to the site is described, complete with easy-to-follow walking directions, indicating the major items of archaeological interest. Detailed site maps, historical charts, and maps of the regions are integrated into the text, and a glossary of terms is provided. Easy to use and abundantly illustrated, this unique guide will help visitors to Greece and Turkey appreciate the rich history, significance, and great wonder of the ancient world of the Bible.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc, US
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195139186
• ISBN 13: 9780195139181
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 476 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Easy to use and abundantly illustrated, this unique guide will help visitors to Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus to discover the rich history, significance, and great wonder of the ancient biblical world. The authors, two well-known, well-traveled scholars, offer a fascinating historical and archaeological guide, describing the location and history of each site and providing an intriguing discussion of its biblical significance, complete with easy-to-follow directions that indicate the major items of archaeological interest. Detailed site maps, historical charts, and maps of the regions are integrated into the text, and a glossary of terms is provided.

About the Author

Clyde E. Fant is Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Stetson University and author of The Misunderstood Jesus: 10 Lost Keys to Life. Mitchell G. Reddish is O. Lafayette Walker Professor of Christian Studies and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Stetson University, and author of Revelation. They are also joint authors (with Donald Musser) of An Introduction to the Bible. They have conducted numerous travel study trips to the Mediterranean region.