A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey 1st Edition by Clyde E. Fant (PDF)

Description

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, Cyprus, 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, Turkey, and Cyprus appreciate the rich history, significance, and great wonder of the ancient world of the Bible.

User’s Reviews

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐I ordered this to prepare for trips to Greece and Turkey. As I was reading it was clear that the writer or writers are not knowledgeable in the Bible and are not believers. They cast doubt in the Biblical significance sections of the book of any of the Biblical history. It was an extremely disappointing book and found better information by going to the Biblical Archaeology Society website. Waste of time and money on this book.

⭐Went to Greece September 2019 on a pilgrimage with my church. This book provides excellent information about all the religious and Greek mythical sites such as Patmos, Ephesus Athens, Santorini and all the Greek Gods. It never occurred to me how much the two were intermingled with the teachings of Paul of Tarsus. Great read for preparing to visit Greece!

⭐On a study tour of Greece and Turkey I noticed my companions using this book. Since I dislike heavy books on trips I probably wouldn’t have carried it but they often read sections to me and I marvelled at the wealth of information – history, archeology, legends, site information and maps and great pictures. I broke down and purchased it after my trip and found that, as a teacher of Scripture it was an invaluable source. It supplemented my own travel notes and introduced me to facts I had missed on the journey.

⭐I like this book because of its biblical orientation; my purchase was made for this reason. Each site covered in Greece and Turkey is described first as to its history and location, next as to biblical significance, and finally by an actual site visit section. This book has few if any color pictures. The authors mention that their book does not cover sites without significant biblical importance which means that Athens in Greece and Istanbul in Turkey get little or no coverage which means there are better books for visitors to Greece and Turkey not particularly interested in the book’s biblical orientation.

⭐Every serious student of the Bible should add trips to Turkey and Greece to their bucket list. The Bible come to life like never before when you walk in the footsteps of the early Christians. This book is a great way to grasp the historic significance of these nations in the founding of the church

⭐There are many important sites in the early Christian history that are not covered by this book.

⭐I have mixed impressions on this book.It has the most comprehensive contents on the subject I saw in any other book. The text is live and it is a pleasure to read its contents – it is not easy to stop! The Biblical references are a plus and very welcome. It is a great tool for your travel planning as well an interesting reference book if you need study and understand the Bible.On the other hand its illustrations, maps and photographies are a big deception – at last for me. I read a couple of British guides issued by the end of the XIX century with better illustrations and photographies.The photographies in the book are in low number considering it is a “modern” travel book. All pictures, maps and illustrations are B&W and several of them of low quality. The illustrations are mere very poor stretches as you found in the books a couple of centuries ago. Maps are equally poor.If you know any DK Eyewitness Travel books you probably will be deceived with this one.

⭐I cannot speak highly enough of this book. We recently visited Greece and Turkey following the footsteps of Paul (2nd missionary journey and the seven churches of the Revelation) This is a marvellous handbook for all travellers in the region – and especially those with an interest in Biblical sites. The Biblical information, historical background and present day maps and photos were enlightening and hugely helpful. The journey was greatly enhanced by this guide and has been extremely helpful on our return. It wets one’s appetite for more travel and exploration.

⭐This guide is full of interest although I thought it would have been in colour

⭐Book paper us poor quality and some pages are loose and fall out. Very poor quality

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