(Note: this is the Black and White version of the same book in color). Thirteen of the 27 books in the New Testament are attributed to the Apostle Paul. He amazingly travelled over 10,000 miles in his quest to spread Christianity. But lost in history is that his last missionary trip between the years 64-66AD was to Hispania, as Spain was known during Roman Empire times. In this book Dr. Figueredo connects a number of historical and biblical elements previously considered unrelated to the Apostle Paul's missionary trip to Hispania. He then connects them to new evidence he has uncovered to weave a new set of arguments that together present the compelling evidence that Paul did in fact make his last missionary trip to Hispania. Unfortunately, upon his return to Rome in the middle of the brutal persecution of Christians by Emperor Nero, he was quickly arrested and beheaded. In the process of researching Paul's visit to Hispania, Dr. Figueredo uncovered some amazing historical facts that position Hispania/Spain as a Christian Region that became just as important as Rome in the early evolution of Christianity. For example, did you know that the first Christian Council ever in the history of the Church, where strict rules and norms were published for Christians to follow, took place in Hispania in the year 302AD? These rules and norms had a lot of the same characteristics of Paul's letters, and they were published by the 19 Bishops present in this Council, all of them from Hispania, without consulting with Rome, Jerusalem, nor any other Christian region at that time. These bishops felt they had the authority to publish such strict rules and norms, and to do it independent of Rome or Jerusalem. They must have been given that authority directly by one of the Apostles, who himself must have felt he had the independent authority to proclaim his version of what Christ had instructed him. The only Apostle that fits this description is Paul of Tarsus.Did you also know that the Bishop that Emperor Constantine named to preside over the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD, considered the most important Council in the history of the Church, was Bishop Osio from Cordoba, in Hispania? Why would Constantine choose a Bishop from Hispania and not the Bishop of Rome, nor the Bishop of Jerusalem, nor even of Constantinople, to preside over the Council of Nicaea, attended by over 300 other bishops from Christendom? This is the Council from which we get the Nicene Creed, the statement of faith for all Christians, recited every day in Mass, and it was presided by a Bishop from Hispania. Constantine had to have felt that Christianity in Hispania had advanced to the most important levels of the religion, and that Bishop Osio would have had the independent authority to strongly support his beliefs of what this new religion represented. And Osio's independent authority must have come from the only Apostle who considered himself independent from the Twelve Apostles in Jerusalem. Did you also know Spain led the most important expansion of the religion in the history of Christianity? These and other important historical and biblical elements are presented by Dr. Figueredo. EXPLORE the remarkable evidence uncovered by Dr. Figueredo that leave no doubt Paul made Hispania his las missionary trip and DISCOVER the astonishing historical findings that confirm Spain's enormous influence in the evolution, protection, and expansion of Christianity.

Follow a trailblazer’s path and see for yourself all the places that Paul visited . . . Paul’s missionary journeys are much more than mere dotted lines on rough maps at the back of your Bible. His travels changed the world, and when you, too, follow In the Footsteps of Paul, you’ll experience those amazing journeys more powerfully than ever. The lens of renowned photographer Ken Duncan traces everywhere Paul is known to have traveled. Ken’s stunning photos, combined with Scripture and writings from noted authors, creates an exciting platform for experiencing the life and times of one of the apostles who introduced Jesus to the Roman world and beyond.

The author describes his travels in the areas where Paul lived and worked.

The letters of the Apostle Paul are central witnesses to the Christian faith and to the earliest history of Christianity. And yet, when students, preachers, and others turn to Paul, they find many things “hard to understand” (2 Peter 3:16) in these ancient writings. James Prothro’s new book aims to help readers see the Apostle’s faith and hope at work as he evangelized the nations. Steeped in up-to-date scholarship and a passion for the gospel Paul preached, Prothro draws readers into Paul’s life and letters in order to help them hear the Apostle’s voice. The book’s chapters offer introductions to Paul’s background, life, and legacy; an introduction to ancient letter writing; a guide to understanding Paul’s theology across the letters; a survey of the portrait of Paul in the Book of Acts; separate treatments of each letter’s background and purpose; treatments of key theological topics in each letter and a thorough outline of each letter showing its arguments and how they make sense. Prothro introduces complex matters with clarity, balance, and an inviting style. He not only offers answers but models how to ask questions, helping us reason through Paul’s letters as ancient documents and as Christian Scripture. This book will prove a valuable introduction for those who study, teach, and preach these biblical books.

Paul of Tarsus is one of the most famous and influential of the early Christinas and is widely regarded as the founder of organised Christianity. Edward Stourton's fascinating exploration of this historical figure and the land he lived in involves both a first hand account of the author's journey following in St Paul's footsteps as well as relections on St Paul's life, reference to previous written commentaries and the implications and contempoary relevance of St Paul.

I have much to write to you, but I do not want to use paper and ink. (2 John 12) The word “paper” did not exist until 1200 AD. I will go to Spain and visit you on the way. (Romans 15:28) The word “Spain” or the country “Spain” did not exist until 1492 AD. Taking Jesus’ body, the two wrapped it with spices, in strips of linen. This was in accordance with Jewish burial customs. (John 19: 40) Applying spices to bodies for burial is strictly prohibited by Jewish Laws for burials.