The Voyage And Shipwreck Of St. Paul - James Smith

The book ""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"" by James Smith is a detailed account of the journey and shipwreck of St. Paul, as recorded in the New Testament. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the historical and geographical context of the voyage, as well as the ships and navigation methods used by the ancient world.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the voyage of St. Paul, starting from his departure from Caesarea and ending with his arrival in Rome. The author provides a detailed description of the places visited by St. Paul, including Cyprus, Crete, and Malta. He also examines the historical and cultural background of these places, shedding light on the social and political conditions of the time.The second part of the book focuses on the ships and navigation methods of the ancient world. The author provides a detailed analysis of the different types of ships used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, as well as their navigation methods. He also examines the role of the wind and weather in ancient navigation, and the various tools and instruments used by ancient sailors.In addition to the main text, the book also includes several dissertations on the sources of the writings of St. Luke, the author of the Acts of the Apostles, and the historical accuracy of his accounts. The author also provides a detailed analysis of the different versions of the Bible, shedding light on the variations and discrepancies between them.Overall, ""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"" is a comprehensive and well-researched book that provides a fascinating insight into the journey and shipwreck of St. Paul, as well as the ships and navigation methods of the ancient world.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.

EAN: 9781430461579