Download or read book Evidence and Paul s Journeys written by Jefferson White and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-24 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Evidence and Paul's Journeys" is a fascinating historical investigation into the travels of the Apostle Paul. Here is what two noted scholars have written about it:"It is very encouraging to see that the most recent research...has been so carefully gathered together and presented in such a readable form. Jefferson White is to be commended for rendering such a service and his book deserves a wide audience."- Dr. Bruce Winter Warden of Tyndale House, Cambridge University"When I received Evidence and Paul's Journeys in the mail, I planned on skimming it for a minute or two and putting it on the shelf. That was a big mistake. Once I began, I could not put it down. The book encouraged my soul, not only about the historical facticity of the book of Acts, but also in making the events vivid and real. An open minded skeptic would benefit from this book and a convinced believer will enjoy the reality it breathes into the Acts narrative."- J. P. Moreland, Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, Biola UniversityThe historical evidence that the book investigates includes:- the city, regional, and provincial political boundaries and titles mentioned in the book of Acts, some of which existed only in the middle of the first century.- the social and political characteristics unique to the cities and provinces that Paul visited.- the archeological findings that bear on the biblical narrative.- the distances that Paul traveled on land and on sea, and how long it took to cover those distances, according to the scriptures and to ancient and modern testimony.- the meteorological and nautical evidence relevant to Paul's travels by sea, including the spectacular confirmation of the details surrounding his shipwreck at Malta.- Paul's arrests and trials, and the legal maneuverings that took place in quite different jurisdictions, studied in the light of evidence about ancient law.- Paul's dealings with noted individuals who are also written about in pagan and Jewish historical accounts.- a comprehensive examination of the complex evidential relation between Paul's letters and the book of Acts.For the first time, all the historical details of Paul's journeys are found in a single book written for the general reader.

Download or read book Evidence and Paul s Journeys written by Jefferson White and published by . This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Paul written by Douglas A. Campbell and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Douglas Campbell has made a name for himself as one of Paul’s most insightful and provocative interpreters. In this short and spirited book Campbell introduces readers to the apostle he has studied in depth over his scholarly career. Enter with Campbell into Paul’s world, relive the story of Paul’s action-packed ministry, and follow the development of Paul’s thought throughout both his physical and his spiritual travels. Ideal for students, individual readers, and study groups, Paul: An Apostle’s Journey dramatically recounts the life of one of early Christianity’s most fascinating figures—and offers powerful insight into his mind and his influential message.

Download or read book The Acts of the Apostles written by P.D. James and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jesus's disciples, spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean against a background of persecution. With an introduction by P.D. James

Download or read book The Language of God written by Francis Collins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr Francis S. Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, is one of the world's leading scientists, working at the cutting edge of the study of DNA, the code of life. Yet he is also a man of unshakable faith in God. How does he reconcile the seemingly unreconcilable? In THE LANGUAGE OF GOD he explains his own journey from atheism to faith, and then takes the reader on a stunning tour of modern science to show that physics, chemistry and biology -- indeed, reason itself -- are not incompatible with belief. His book is essential reading for anyone who wonders about the deepest questions of all: why are we here? How did we get here? And what does life mean?

Download or read book Luke Acts for Beginners written by Mike Mazzalongo and published by BibleTalk.tv. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book will review Luke's two volume historical narrative concerning Jesus' life and ministry as well the beginning and spread of Christianity in the Roman Empire as he experienced it.

Download or read book In the Steps of Saint Paul written by Peter Walker and published by Lion Books. This book was released on 2018-08-24 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this highly engaging book, Peter Walker uses his expertise in Biblical studies and his extensive experience of leading tours around the Mediterranean to bring the world of Saint Paul vividly to life. Following Luke's account in the Book of Acts and using evidence from Paul s own letters, he reconstructs the apostle s wide-ranging travels and describes the many places Paul visited as we encounter them today. In doing so he helps us to appreciate the issues that Paul confronted and to understand the motivation that drove him on. Enriched with boxed features outlining key timelines and topics, and supplemented with maps and street plans, this book is an ideal introduction to Paul and his travels for scholars at all levels of study.

Download or read book Paul written by Charles R. Swindoll and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depicts the life of Saint Paul, discussing his religious teachings and travels.

Download or read book Early Christianity in Lycaonia and Adjacent Areas written by Cilliers Breytenbach and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-12-11 with total page 1007 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work gives a detailed survey of the rise and expansion of Christianity in ancient Lycaonia and adjacent areas, from Paul the apostle until the late 4th-century bishop of Iconium, Amphilochius. It is essentially based on hundreds of funerary inscriptions from Lycaonia, but takes into account all available literary evidence. It maps the expansion of Christianity in the region and describes the practice of name-giving among Christians, their household and family structures, occupations, and use of verse inscriptions. It gives special attention to forms of charity, the reception of biblical tradition, the authority and leadership of the clergy, popular theology and forms of ascetic Christianity in Lycaonia.

Download or read book Corpus Christologicum written by Gregory Lanier and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2021 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A compendium of approximately three hundred texts-in Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, Latin, Ethiopic, Syriac, Coptic, and other languages-that are important for the study of Jewish messianism and early Christology, with a critical apparatus and translation for each text, thematic tagging that enables textual cross-referencing, and bibliography"--

Download or read book An Illustrated Guide to the Apostle Paul written by Alan S. Bandy and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2021-08-17 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life and ministry of the apostle Paul was a sprawling adventure covering thousands of miles on Roman roads and treacherous seas as he boldly proclaimed the gospel of Jesus to anyone who would listen, be they commoners or kings. His impact on the church and indeed on Western civilization is immeasurable. From his birth in Tarsus to his rabbinic training in Jerusalem to his final imprisonment in Rome, An Illustrated Guide to the Apostle Paul brings his remarkable story to life. Drawing from the book of Acts, Paul's many letters, and historical and archaeological sources, this fully illustrated resource explores the social, cultural, political, and religious background of the first-century Roman world in which Paul lived and ministered. It sheds light on the places he visited and the people he met along the way. Most importantly, it helps us understand how and why Paul was used by God in such extraordinary ways. Pastors, students, and anyone engaged in Bible study will find this an indispensable and inspiring resource.

Download or read book Gospelbound written by Collin Hansen and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A profound exploration of how to hold on to hope when our unchanging faith collides with a changing culture, from two respected Christian storytellers and thought leaders. “Offers neither spin control nor image maintenance for the evangelical tribe, but genuine hope.”—Russell Moore, president of ERLC As the pressures of health warnings, economic turmoil, and partisan politics continue to rise, the influence of gospel-focused Christians seems to be waning. In the public square and popular opinion, we are losing our voice right when it’s needed most for Christ’s glory and the common good. But there’s another story unfolding too—if you know where to look. In Gospelbound, Collin Hansen and Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra counter these growing fears with a robust message of resolute hope for anyone hungry for good news. Join them in exploring profound stories of Christians who are quietly changing the world in the name of Jesus—from the wild world of digital media to the stories of ancient saints and unsung contemporary activists on the frontiers of justice and mercy. Discover how, in these dark times, the light of Jesus shines even brighter. You haven’t heard the whole story. And that’s good news.

Download or read book Exploring the Steps of the Apostle Paul in Spain written by Fernando Figueredo Phd and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-08 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Note: this is the Black and White version of the same book in color). Thirteen of the 27 books in the New Testament are attributed to the Apostle Paul. He amazingly travelled over 10,000 miles in his quest to spread Christianity. But lost in history is that his last missionary trip between the years 64-66AD was to Hispania, as Spain was known during Roman Empire times. In this book Dr. Figueredo connects a number of historical and biblical elements previously considered unrelated to the Apostle Paul's missionary trip to Hispania. He then connects them to new evidence he has uncovered to weave a new set of arguments that together present the compelling evidence that Paul did in fact make his last missionary trip to Hispania. Unfortunately, upon his return to Rome in the middle of the brutal persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero, he was quickly arrested and beheaded. In the process of researching Paul's visit to Hispania, Dr. Figueredo uncovered some amazing historical facts that position Hispania/Spain as a Christian Region that became just as important as Rome in the early evolution of Christianity. For example, did you know that the first Christian Council ever in the history of the Church, where strict rules and norms were published for Christians to follow, took place in Hispania in the year 302AD? These rules and norms had a lot of the same characteristics of Paul's letters, and they were published by the 19 Bishops present in this Council, all of them from Hispania, without consulting with Rome, Jerusalem, nor any other Christian region at that time. These bishops felt they had the authority to publish such strict rules and norms, and to do it independent of Rome or Jerusalem. They must have been given that authority directly by one of the Apostles, who himself must have felt he had the independent authority to proclaim his version of what Christ had instructed him. The only Apostle that fits this description is Paul of Tarsus.Did you also know that the Bishop that Emperor Constantine named to preside over the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, considered the most important Council in the history of the Church, was Bishop Osio from Cordoba, in Hispania? Why would Constantine choose a Bishop from Hispania and not the Bishop of Rome, nor the Bishop of Jerusalem, nor even of Constantinople, to preside over the Council of Nicaea, attended by over 300 other bishops from Christendom? This is the Council from which we get the Nicene Creed, the statement of faith for all Christians, recited every day in Mass, and it was presided by a Bishop from Hispania. Constantine had to have felt that Christianity in Hispania had advanced to the most important levels of the religion, and that Bishop Osio would have had the independent authority to strongly support his beliefs of what this new religion represented. And Osio's independent authority must have come from the only Apostle who considered himself independent from the Twelve Apostles in Jerusalem. Did you also know Spain led the most important expansion of the religion in the history of Christianity? These and other important historical and biblical elements are presented by Dr. Figueredo. EXPLORE the remarkable evidence uncovered by Dr. Figueredo that leave no doubt Paul made Hispania his las missionary trip and DISCOVER the astonishing historical findings that confirm Spain's enormous influence in the evolution, protection, and expansion of Christianity.

Download or read book World Upside Down written by C. Kavin Rowe and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-02-10 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No longer can Acts be seen as a simple apologia that articulates Christianity's harmlessness vis-à-vis Rome. Rather, in its attempt to form communities that witness to God's apocalypse, author Kavin Rowe argues that Luke's second volume is a highly charged and theologically sophisticated political document. Luke aims at nothing less than the construction of a new culture - a total pattern of life - that inherently runs counter to the constitutive aspects of Graeco-Roman society.

Download or read book Paul written by Beth Moore and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2010 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Best-selling author Beth Moore has a remarkable gift for crafting insightful Bible character studies. Millions have been drawn to her inspired lessons, and the media has called her "America's Bible teacher." The PERSONAL REFLECTIONS series continues to reintroduce Beth's most beloved character-driven books, expanding them into 90-day experiences that include nearly all of the text from her original work, plus thoughtful questions and journal space to engage readers throughout this special time of study. Paul: 90 Days on His Journey of Faith is the new presentation of Moore's enduring favorite, To Live Is Christ. Indeed, life with Christ meant a 180-degree turn for the apostle Paul who went from Christian basher to Christian chapmion, from church attacker to church father. When Jesus captured Paul's soul, He got all of him. The same can be true for you.

Download or read book Evidence for the Resurrection written by Josh McDowell and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2010-12-09 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Jesus died on the cross, it seemed that all had been lost. Death had won. But after three days in a rich man's tomb, Jesus appeared...alive! The news was so shocking that his followers refused to believe it until they saw him with their own eyes and touched his wounds with their own hands. Then Jesus made an amazing claim: In the future, they too would have resurrected bodies like his, bodies that would never deteriorate, age, or perish. They would have new life without death or pain in the presence of a loving God forever. But can we really believe His promise? For that matter, can we really believe that the promise was made by a man who rose from the dead? In this fascinating look at the claims of the Gospel writers and 2,000 years of believing Christians, bestselling author Josh McDowell and his son Sean examine the compelling evidence and conclude that Jesus Christ conquered death and the grave. In clear, concise, and accessible chapters, Josh and Sean present the facts about the resurrection and what it means for readers today.

Download or read book Paul the Missionary written by Eckhard J. Schnabel and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2010-01-28 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on his monumental scholarly study Early Christian Mission (Volume 2), Eckhard J. Schnabel's gives us an overview of Paul's missionary practices, strategies and methods, and then weighs contemporary evangelical missiology and practice in light of Paul.