The Voyage And Shipwreck Of St. Paul: With Dissertations On The Sources Of The Writings Of St. Luke And The Ships And Navigation Of The Antients (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163104187)

The book ""The Voyage and Shipwreck of St. Paul"" by James Smith is a comprehensive account of the biblical story of St. Paul's journey to Rome, his shipwreck, and his eventual arrival in the city. The author provides a detailed analysis of the historical and geographical context of the story, drawing on a range of ancient sources to reconstruct the voyage and the events that led to the shipwreck.In addition to the narrative of St. Paul's journey, the book includes two dissertations on related topics. The first dissertation explores the sources of the writings of St. Luke, the author of the biblical book of Acts, which details St. Paul's travels. The second dissertation examines the ships and navigation of the ancient world, providing a fascinating insight into the technology and practices of seafaring in the Mediterranean during the Roman era.Overall, ""The Voyage and Shipwreck of St. Paul"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Mediterranean world, as well as for scholars and students of biblical studies and ancient history. With its meticulous research and engaging writing style, the book offers a compelling and informative account of one of the most famous journeys in the history of Christianity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Smith
ISBN-10: 1163104183
ISBN-13: 9781163104187
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 334
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d