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Sailing Acts: Following An Ancient Voyage
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For Those Who Love Sailing And Youarethere Travel Literature. Also For Those Who Enjoy Studying The Life And Times Of The Apostle Paul. But Definitely For Those Who Love Adventure, Or At Least Reading About It! Seafaring Isn'T For The Faint Of Heart. It Wasn'T For The Apostle Paul In The First Century A.D.Shipwrecked, Imprisoned, And Often A Stranger In Foreign Lands. And It Turned Out To Be A Heartstopping Task Some Two Thousand Years Later, When A Religion Professor And His Wife Undertook A 14Month Journey By Sailboat! They Stopped In Eight Countries, Visiting Every Site Where Paul Stopped On His Tumultuous Missionary Journeys. Sailing Acts Traces This 21Stcentury Voyage From Volos, Greece, To Rome, Italy, By Car, By Foot, By Motorized Scooter, But Mostly On A 33Foot Boat, Logging More Than 3600 Nautical Miles Over Two Sailing Seasons. Explorers Are Easy To Admire Or Despise, But Very Difficult To Understand Without Going On The Trip, Writes Stutzman. To Really Appreciate The Experiences, The Drama, And Development Of Paul The Explorer, You Need To Sail With Him. So Begins Sailing Acts, Inviting Readers To Come On Board. Stutzman Draws Thoughtful Comparisons From His Own Travel Mishaps And Adventures To The Ones Paul Experienced On His Journeys. This Book Is In The Tradition Of Bruce Feiler'S Walking The Bible. Stutzman'S Knowledge Of The Sociopolitical Setting In The Firstcentury Roman Empire Provides An Informative Backdrop To Understanding Paul And Reading His Epistles In A New Light. The Book Includes Dozens Of Photos, Maps Showing The Couple'S Travel Routes, A List Of All The Repairs And Replacements Stutzman Made To The Aging Boat Which He Bought Sightunseen, And An Itinerary Of Places They Visited.Skyhorse Publishing, As Well As Our Sports Publishing Imprint, Is Proud To Publish A Broad Range Of Books For Readers Interested In Sportsbooks About Baseball, Pro Football, College Football, Pro And College Basketball, Hockey, Or Soccer, We Have A Book About Your Sport Or Your Team.In Addition To Books On Popular Team Sports, We Also Publish Books For A Wide Variety Of Athletes And Sports Enthusiasts, Including Books On Running, Cycling, Horseback Riding, Swimming, Tennis, Martial Arts, Golf, Camping, Hiking, Aviation, Boating, And So Much More. While Not Every Title We Publish Becomes A New York Times Bestseller Or A National Bestseller, We Are Committed To Publishing Books On Subjects That Are Sometimes Overlooked By Other Publishers And To Authors Whose Work Might Not Otherwise Find A Home.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sailing Acts: Following An Ancient Voyage'? A: 'Sailing Acts' explores the journey of the Apostle Paul through the lens of a modern sailing adventure, comparing the challenges and experiences of seafaring in the first century A.D. with those faced by a contemporary couple on a 14-month voyage.
- Q: Who is the author of the book, and what is his background? A: The author, Linford Stutzman, is a religion professor with a passion for sailing and travel literature. His expertise in the socio-political context of the first-century Roman Empire enriches the narrative of the book.
- Q: How does the book connect ancient history with modern adventure? A: 'Sailing Acts' draws parallels between the historical journeys of Paul and the author's own travels, providing insights into both the ancient and modern worlds through adventure and exploration.
- Q: What type of readers would enjoy this book? A: This book is ideal for readers interested in sailing, travel literature, Christian history, and those who appreciate adventure stories that offer both entertainment and educational value.
- Q: Does 'Sailing Acts' include visual elements to enhance the story? A: Yes, the book includes dozens of photos, maps of the travel routes, and illustrations that complement the narrative and provide a visual understanding of the journey.
- Q: What is the format and condition of the book? A: 'Sailing Acts' is available in paperback format and is classified as a used book in good condition, indicating that it may have minor wear but is still readable and intact.
- Q: How many pages does 'Sailing Acts' have? A: The book contains 330 pages, providing a substantial amount of content for readers to explore the intertwined stories of adventure and faith.
- Q: When was 'Sailing Acts' published? A: 'Sailing Acts: Following An Ancient Voyage' was published on October 15, 2006, making it a well-established title in the genre of travel and adventure literature.
- Q: What unique features are included in the book? A: The book features an itinerary of locations visited during the voyage, a list of repairs made to the sailboat, and thoughtful reflections that enhance the understanding of the Apostle Paul's journeys.
- Q: Is there any particular audience that the book aims to reach? A: 'Sailing Acts' targets readers who enjoy exploring the intersection of faith and adventure, including those interested in sports, travel, and historical narratives.