A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey

by Clyde E. Fant, Mitchell G. Reddish

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 for 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 all 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 to appreciate the rich history, significance, and great wonder of the ancient world of the Bible.

Genres: History, Travel, Greece, Religion

432 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2003

Reviews

[Alexander Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gives a detailed account of cities in Greece and Turkey. The book focuses the majority of its energy on the importance of the ancient cities rather than the city's importance to the Bible. Athens gets thirty pages even though it is a minor Biblical player. I read this book looking for the archaeology and layout of ancient cities and wasn't disappointed. Their are many maps of the ancient cities which are helpful. There are also a few colorful stories and interesting historical facts woven into the book. I have no plans to travel to these sites, so I can't rate it as an actual on the field guidebook. As a research tool for historians it was very good.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good historical and tourist overview of travel to major cities in Greece and Ephesus in Turkey including citations from Paul's letters and travels in the Bible.

[Donna Partow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good overview

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

[Bethsethi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't actually read this cover to cover but it was an excellent guide for Ephesus and Kos on our recent trip to Turkey/ Greece.

[Mel]

helpful

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this more as a reference book on my trip to Greece and Turkey. It was a great resource, but not something I would read straight through.

[Mike Bigelow · Rating 4 out of 5]

A first-rate reference book for visiting