The apostle Paul was a missionary, theologian, writer, prisoner, and martyr. His remarkable story includes false accusations, riots, beatings, chains, and a journey of over ten thousand miles along Roman roads and across angry seas. The book An Illustrated Guide to the Apostle Paul: His Life, Ministry, and Missionary Journeys offers an up-close, historical look at this great apostle by tracing a detailed timeline of his incredible contribution to the Christian faith through the power of God’s enabling.
This fully illustrated book tracks Paul’s life from his birth in the ancient city of Tarsus to his death in Rome. It invites you to travel alongside him from his days as a Pharisee to his encounter with Christ on the Damascus Road and through his eventful missionary journeys. The book includes maps and photos that paint a clear picture of Paul’s travels. You’ll track the sequence of his ministry and letters while accompanying him and the companions who often joined him through Jerusalem, Cyprus, Macedonia, and beyond.
If you’re a history buff, you’ll also enjoy the book’s exploration of the religious, cultural, political, and social climates of the first-century Roman world in which Paul lived, which offers valuable context to help you better understand his journeys.
Travel back in time, get to know this hero of the faith, and gain a deeper understanding of how and why God used him in such extraordinary ways.