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An abbreviated biography of St. Paul the Apostle Historically and geographically accurate maps illustrating the cities in which St. Paul ministered A directory of cities, along with the first Biblical reference to the city in relation to St. Paul, given in parentheses directly after the name of the city. The cities are defined according to their historical and spiritual significance. A chronological list of Pauls companions and fellow travelers on his missionaries. Brief archaeological notes for key cities. A list of major trends within Pauls journeys. A brief explanation of the organization of the ancient city.
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The Translation of the Bible Used in this Presentation, The New Revised Standard Version, Reflects the Personal Preference of the Author of this Presentation and in no way is it to be Considered the Definitive Translation. Various Internet Sources were Utilized in the Construction of this Presentation. HALLEYS Bible Handbook The New Ungers Bible Dictionary The Eerdmans Bible Dictionary
Trends
Paul was seldom without a fellow worker Paul always spoke in term s that would be meaningful to a particular audience Paul tended to speak first at local synagogues when preaching in a new city Paul had to deal with persecution from both Jews and
Dates according to Halleys Bible Handbook 45-48 A.D. Pauls First Missionary Journey 48-50 A.D. Paul remains in Syrian Antioch 50-53 A.D. Pauls Second Missionary Journey 53-54 A.D. Paul remains in Syrian Antioch 54-57 A.D. Pauls Third Missionary Journey
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Original Maps
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Spiritual: For three years, Paul remained in Ephesus, teaching in homes and working miracles and healing. One of the largest mass of conversions came when seven men attempted to drive out evil spirits in the name of Jesus and Paul, but the demons attacked them instead (Acts 19:16). A man named Demetrius was Pauls greatest adversary in Ephesus, speaking
Bibliography
Halley, Henry H. Halleys Bible Handbook. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 2000. Unger, Merrill F. The Ungers Bible Dictionary. Chicago, Il: Moody Press, 1988. Myers, Allen C., ed. The Eerdmans Bible Dictionary. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdman Publishing Company, 1987. Attridge, Harold W., ed. The Harper Collins Study Bible. San Francisco, CA: H arperCollins, 2006. Kaiser, Walter C., ed. NIV Archaeological Study Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 2005. Image of Paul. Retrieved October 27, 2006 from http://www.pbs.org/empires/romans/_graphics/pics/paul.jpg Mosaic of Paul. Retrieved October 27, 2006 from http://www.apostlepaulthefilm.com/images/paul.jpg Maps of Pauls Journeys. Retrieved October 17, 2006 from http://dev.bible.org/drupal/index_map