It-Tfittxija għal Pawl : mill-iskrittura għat tradizzjoni, arkeolojia u l-pajsaġġ Malti = Searching for Paul : from scripture to tradition, archaeology and the Maltese landscape /
The shipwreck of the Apostle Paul, as recounted in the Acts of the Apostles, stands as one of the most comprehensive maritime narratives from antiquity. Beyond its theological significance, it offers a rare, first-person account of a maritime disaster in the ancient Mediterranean. Unlike most shipwr...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | Maltese English |
| Language Notes: | Text in Maltese and English. |
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[Malta] :
Heritage Malta Publishing,
©2025.
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| Summary: | The shipwreck of the Apostle Paul, as recounted in the Acts of the Apostles, stands as one of the most comprehensive maritime narratives from antiquity. Beyond its theological significance, it offers a rare, first-person account of a maritime disaster in the ancient Mediterranean. Unlike most shipwrecks from the period, the loss of the ship he was travelling on is not silent but elucidated by the observations of an eyewitness. This unique perspective makes the study of Paul's shipwreck a subject of enduring interest to scholars of maritime history, archaeology, and theology alike.--From BDL Books description (online). |
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| Physical Description: | 96 pages, 1 unnumbered page : illustrations (some color), color maps, aerial views ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9789918627134 9918627131 |