A group of twenty-seven students, graduates, and professors of Liberty University’s online PhD in Bible Exposition program, with interested spouses, came together for an eight-day adventure following Paul’s footsteps in Greece. We walked where Paul walked in Acts 16:11-18:18. We gained insights into ancient Greek culture that brought meaning to the Scriptures that are lost when translated from the Koine Greek into English. We saw first-hand the inscriptions that support the accuracy of Luke’s and Paul’s writings. We learned about Greek history leading up to Alexander the Great, it’s link to the Old Testament, and appreciated the impact of the ancient world’s Hellenization on the New Testament. We witnessed the impact of the last few hundred years on Greece, from its successful fight for independence from Turkey to the Nazi occupation, and its current economic struggles. And we made new friends!
We travelled with this group from 9th to 17th October, in between periods of independent travel.
A summary of the trip, following Acts:
Paul’s Journeys in Greece with Liberty University
Luke describes Paul’s travels in Greece in Acts. Liberty University gave us the opportunity to follow in Paul’s footsteps with a couple of their learned professors, enabling…
Useful books:
Books to help follow Paul’s Greek journeys
Before coming to Greece to follow in Paul’s footsteps, we were encouraged to read Luke’s account in Acts 16-18. I wanted to supplement that with additional resources.…
Daily blog posts:
Greece: Athens Part 1
TL;DR: We had a fantastic 19 hours in Athens as we transitioned from solo travel to joining our group. The combination of a fine self-guided walking tour, a…
Greece: Delphi plus plus
TL;DR: The Delphi Inscription helps date Paul’s time in Corinth at the end of AD51 during Gallio’s proconsulship. We got to see it in the Delphi museum where…
Greece: Meteora, and a bit of Thermopylae
TL;DR: An inspiring day visiting monasteries perched atop mountain peaks and surrounded by vertical cliffs. Their remoteness has helped their preservation through the centuries. On the way, we…
Greece: Veria (aka Berea) and Vergina
TL;DR: We traveled to Berea (called Veria in modern Greek) where Paul visited in Acts 17:10. Close by was the underground museum of Philip II, father of Alexander…
Greece: Neapolis. Philippi, Thessaloniki, and the Via Egnatia
Summary: Our exploration of the sites where Paul first visited Europe brought the Acts narratives to life. We felt the sea breeze and watched seagulls at the port…
Greece: A monastery on the slopes of Mount Olympus
Summary: A fine hike to a monastery dating from the 16th century that is partially restored after the Nazis destroyed it in 1943, followed by a visit to…
Greece: Athens Part 2
Summary: We returned to Athens, and visited the ancient agora and Areopagus Hill, that Paul visited, and the Acropolis. Paul in Athens The current size and importance of…
Greece: Corinth and Cenchreae
Summary: We visited the remains of the city of ancient Corinth, which Paul visited twice, staying 18 months. And from where he wrote Romans. We visited Acrocorinth’s castle…
To read what else we did on this trip, check out this page.
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