Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey FROM THE PUBLISHER
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.
SYNOPSIS
For the Greek islands and in Cyprus as well as the mainland, Fant and Reddish (both religious studies, Steson U.) offer a historical, biblical, and archaeological guide to places mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. They discuss the location and history, Biblical significance, visiting, and particular archaeological or natural features. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
Current world conditions may incline religious travelers to substitute Turkey and Greece as travel destinations for Israel. These countries (along with the Greek Islands and Cyprus, which are also included in this guidebook) have a rich biblical heritage. Claiming that this is "a historical, biblical, and archaeological guide" to the biblical sites in these lands, religious studies scholars Fant and Mitchell (Fant is also the author of The Misunderstood Jesus) have succeeded in presenting a comprehensive and scholarly study of the key biblical sites in the two countries. As in the "Blue Guide" series, an entry for each site (e.g., Pergamum) includes information on location, history, and biblical significance, as well as a site visit with walking directions. The text is amply illustrated with photographs and site maps, while the index lists both biblical and modern-day place names. The supplemental material includes area maps, charts, a glossary, a list of places mentioned in the Bible, and historical time lines. At once authoritative and accessible to the general reader, this book is a keeper, especially in public libraries as it is intended for lay readers.-Ravi Shenoy, Naperville P.L., IL Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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