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The Lost Shipwreck of Paul
This bibically historic book takes a look at documented specific find of all four, thirteen foot Alexandrian Roman Anchors discussed in Acts 27:29 of the Holy Bible.
232 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1984
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November 9, 2021
A very compelling and fascinating story of finding the anchors of the Apostle Paul’s shipwreck on Malta from Acts 27. Great on Audible.
October 19, 2024
An Exciting Page-Turner!
In Acts 27 and 28, Luke gives a very detailed account of the voyage and shipwreck of the Apostle Paul. Using those chapters from Acts as a guide, Bob Cornuke searched for the remains of that famous shipwreck. He writes about his quest in his amazing book, The Lost Shipwreck of Paul. The book is a page-turner. It is not deep theology, but an adventure story that is also a detective story. Through a series of adventures, the author finds himself on the Island of Malta where he meets a diver named Ray. Ray guides Cornuke to the location of four ancient Roman anchors. In my mind, there is no doubt that Bob Cornuke discovered the four anchors described in Acts 27:29. I believe once you read the book, you will believe it too. This is one of those books that you can’t put down. I highly recommend it for all readers.
In Acts 27 and 28, Luke gives a very detailed account of the voyage and shipwreck of the Apostle Paul. Using those chapters from Acts as a guide, Bob Cornuke searched for the remains of that famous shipwreck. He writes about his quest in his amazing book, The Lost Shipwreck of Paul. The book is a page-turner. It is not deep theology, but an adventure story that is also a detective story. Through a series of adventures, the author finds himself on the Island of Malta where he meets a diver named Ray. Ray guides Cornuke to the location of four ancient Roman anchors. In my mind, there is no doubt that Bob Cornuke discovered the four anchors described in Acts 27:29. I believe once you read the book, you will believe it too. This is one of those books that you can’t put down. I highly recommend it for all readers.
May 24, 2020
I read this because I heard the author speak in Colorado Springs at a local church about another re-discovery he had made (his speech that day was on his recent discoveries and new evidence that the wailing wall in Jerusalem is not where we think it is--the wailing wall use today is actually part of a large roman fort that was in Jerusalem, and the actual wall is a short distance away. "They're digging in the wrong place." -- Indiana Jones). I thought it was cool how he mixed the adventure of archaeology (the travel) and combining it with the historical record of the bible. His moniker was the "Indiana Jones of the Bible." Well, so this book (a quick read), is about the the shipwreck of a Roman-Egyptian grain vessel that was carrying Paul to Rome for trial. It wrecked off the coast of Malta in a great sea storm, but as Paul describes in the Bible, miraculously, all souls on board survived and were able to swim to the coast. Through the authors investigations and his teams' effort, they find the evidence of the 4 lead anchors, sea currents (Munxsar reef), and historical record/geography that matches the true location of the shipwreck. This was not where the popular belief of Pauls shipwreck is (in St Pauls bay), but a few miles away. You will learn a little about the diving culture in Malta, a little about large Roman grain carrying vessels, some of Pauls journey (a brief account using the biblical record), and how it all comes together to finding what is most likely the site of the shipwreck. I think the intent of the author is use modern techniques, historical records, computer modeling, and all available current evidence to correct the historical record--there's no doubt that Paul shipwrecked on Malta--and knowing the true location is more a matter of historical correction rather than correction of anyone's faith.
April 5, 2023
Robert Cornuke tells an excellent story that is not just an intriguing quest for Biblical history but also - like his other accounts - provides an intimate glimpse into individuals, places, and events that colored his journey. While often the subjects of his adventures are elusive, his personal experiences and impressions of God's work in his life are palpable.
July 27, 2021
Amazing story! Cornuke takes you on a wild ride back to the time of Paul, the Apostle! He takes you with him on a journey of discovery that fully validates the accounts from the Bible. Epic! Enjoy!!!!
May 5, 2023
Excellent storytelling written by a police investigator on a quest to verify the location of the Apostle Paul’s shipwreck near Malta. His investigation skills make for interesting reading as he tracks down people and artifacts to corroborate the Biblical account.
November 20, 2018
Great book... I enjoyed it. I had the audio version.
December 13, 2018
A great adventure story, though his presentation isn't a scholarly work, it's tantalizing none the less!
September 25, 2021
An amazing true story!
March 20, 2024
A fascinating book. Highly recommend .
September 26, 2016
Though far from a scholarly work, THE LOST SHIPWRECK OF PAUL is nonetheless an entertaining, adventurous account of one man's search for the true location of an important biblical event. As usual, Cornuke comes up with a controversial new theory based on lots of circumstantial evidence, none of which is properly documented or even followed-up on very carefully. Also as usual, Cornuke's theory sounds convincing when taken at face value, but his sloppy research makes it easy for critics to poke holes in his logic.
Still, one can't deny the appeal of a real-life Indiana Jones character, and THE LOST SHIPWRECK OF PAUL is better written, and less self-serving, than Cornuke's previous books with co-author David Halbrook. I don't know whether Cornuke wrote the book himself or found someone new to ghostwrite it for him, but either way the result is a major stylistic improvement. Even if nothing that Cornuke proposes in this book turns out to be accurate, readers will still be left with a fun adventure story and a nice little primer on the history of Malta.
The lost anchors from Paul's ancient shipwreck may seem like small potatoes when compared to other artifacts that Cornuke has sought, such as Noah's Ark and the Ark of the Covenant. But what I like about this book is that Cornuke seems to do a lot more original research here (as opposed to his usual method of piggy-backing off the work of others) and he spends a lot more time introducing readers to the local culture. At one point, for the purpose of making the book longer and more exciting, he veers off into a side story about taking a trip to Afghanistan to help out a documentary film crew. It's a neat little anecdote, but one that is only flimsily connected to book's actual subject.
Still, one can't deny the appeal of a real-life Indiana Jones character, and THE LOST SHIPWRECK OF PAUL is better written, and less self-serving, than Cornuke's previous books with co-author David Halbrook. I don't know whether Cornuke wrote the book himself or found someone new to ghostwrite it for him, but either way the result is a major stylistic improvement. Even if nothing that Cornuke proposes in this book turns out to be accurate, readers will still be left with a fun adventure story and a nice little primer on the history of Malta.
The lost anchors from Paul's ancient shipwreck may seem like small potatoes when compared to other artifacts that Cornuke has sought, such as Noah's Ark and the Ark of the Covenant. But what I like about this book is that Cornuke seems to do a lot more original research here (as opposed to his usual method of piggy-backing off the work of others) and he spends a lot more time introducing readers to the local culture. At one point, for the purpose of making the book longer and more exciting, he veers off into a side story about taking a trip to Afghanistan to help out a documentary film crew. It's a neat little anecdote, but one that is only flimsily connected to book's actual subject.
October 1, 2018
It’s hard to remember when or where I learned of bible explorer Robert Cornuke. Somehow I just ran into his adventures while surfing the internet many years ago and became intrigued by him. As a former police investigator (and now president of the BASE Institute), Cornuke has made it his mission to explore mysteries from the Bible, such as… The Lost Ark of the Covenant, the location of the real Mt. Sinai, and Noah’s Ark. Even though many, many people have tried their best to hunt for the same things and made great claims, Cornuke is no sensationalist. He treats the people he meets and interviews with respect, often gaining their trust and having access to places many other outsiders are not able to obtain. He also has some unique theories that appear to come closer to the truth than many others. I’ve been wanting to read one of his books for a long time, and have finally got my hands on one of the least talked about. I’m still in the middle of reading it, but it is fascinating. I love how he tells of his adventure from a storyteller’s point of view,– building suspense and making it a fun read. I don’t think anyone will be disappointed. If you want to watch some of his videos, Youtube has several of them. I highly recommend them!
October 13, 2012
Accurate account to prove that the Bibilical shipwreck account of Paul took place in the country of Malta. Good read.
August 25, 2013
great story of bringing ancient history to modern times. exciting but intellectually stimulating. if you like 'who dun'it's' this is your story except its nonfiction.
February 5, 2016
A good historical account of Paul's shipwreck as set forth in Scripture.
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March 6, 2019I couldn't put it down. A great read for historians as well as Bible students and those that study the Bible to flow Jesus.
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