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Shipwreck and 4 Anchors | Footsteps of Paul
Shipwreck! Apostle Paul Survives Exciting archaeological discoveries from Israel and across the ancient Roman Empire are continuing to confirm stories from the Bible. One such event is a shipwreck that left the Apostle Paul stranded on an arid and barren piece of land in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. This story of shipwreck is dramatic. Over two years had passed since…
Library Paleographer’s Delight
Precious Manuscripts at National Library of Greece Not many tours will take the time to show you the marvelous marble National Library of Greece. It is an important part of our Footsteps of Paul Christian Tours of Greece because the library houses a treasure of virtually unknown Biblical manuscripts. The manuscripts are dated between the 7th and 11th centuries. Their construction is what makes the documents fascinating.…
Paul’s teaching starts riot in Ephesus
Merchants go berserk with the preaching of the Gospel Old news? Yes, it was the headline in Ephesus over 2000 years ago. In the New Testament book of Acts it’s recorded that the Lord caused a riot to break out among those who sold idols and pagan works of the goddess Artemis. A group of silversmiths raged against the Apostle…
Exploring Lands of Ancient Treasure: Following in the Apostles’ Footsteps
Explore locations read about in the Bible following the footsteps of the apostles, exploring historic, cultural, and spiritual history of ancient lands. Image walking through the ancient lands of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. Now, imagine following the footsteps of the Apostle Paul, one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age. Prepare yourself for a…
Patmos Has More to Offer Bible Lovers Than Just a Cave
Called the Purple Codex due to the particular color of the parchment, the masterpiece is among the earliest illustrated books in existence, possibly the oldest. It is the first of two volumes of a Book of the Gospels, and contains the Gospels of Mark and Matthew.
“Gate of Heaven” on the Island of Patmos
Have you ever pondered what is meant by “the gate of Heaven?” In Genesis 28:17 we read where Jacob falls asleep and has heavenly visions. He describes a “stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven,” in Genesis 28:12. And, in Genesis 28:17 he says, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house…
Christian Cruises Highlighting Biblical Sites in Greece
Explore unique opportunities to travel and uncover some of the Book of Acts most interesting Greece destinations while following the apostles’ adventures!
Apostle Paul and Head Coverings
Many would be quick to proclaim bigotry when referring to Apostle Paul and Head Coverings, but the historical context (as always) is incredibly important to note. The Acropolis, seated atop a hill stretching above the city of Corinth historically housed 1000 temple prostitutes. It was in this time that Paul wrote his letter to the Corinthians. Every night, they would…
The library at Pergamum
Some Footsteps of Paul tours will visit the remains of an important Library during our visit to one of the Seven Churches of Revelation – Pergamum. At one time the museum held 200,000 papyrus scrolls. It competed with Alexandria, Egypt for the greatest of museums. As a matter of fact, it was Mark Antony who gifted much of the museum…
Ephesus Christian Tours | Following in the Footsteps of Paul the Apostle
Study the Fascinating Biblical History of Ephesus in Person! During our Bible study tours of the Seven Churches of Revelation, Ephesus is the most visual application for us to study and the church at Ephesus is addressed clearly in the Bible. It is where John, one of the original Apostles, died and also where Jesus’ mother, Mary died. Significantly, it…