Exploring the good news of the kingdom of God
Today, we rented a car in Florence and drove to Ravenna. As we left Florence, I realized how much this place had grown on me. Florence is a walking city, and that suits me. Cars seem strangely out of place here on the cobblestone streets, unwelcome intruders that are given little attention by its citizens. … Continue reading “Early Christian, Medieval Travel Journal-Day 10”
Theodosius I , a/k/a Theodosius the Great, was emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 379 A.D. to 395 A.D. The Byzantine Empire succeeded the Roman Empire in the east after Constantine the Great, the first Christian emperor of the Roman Empire, founded Constantinople. Constantinople would become the heart of Christendom and one of the great … Continue reading “Kingdom Hero: Theodosius I”
In keeping with GSB tradition, here is reading list for the upcoming Early Christian, Medieval Travel Journal on which the GSB team will embark later this summer. I am reading or have read all of these. If it seems like an odd mixture of books, it’s because the subjects of these books will be featured … Continue reading “Reading List for Early Christian, Medieval Travel Journal”
I am formally announcing our upcoming GSB tour which will take place later this summer. This tour has been scheduled before, but the pandemic caused us to cancel the last two years. So, anticipation has reached a fevered pitch. The destination: Italy. Specifically three cities: Rome, Florence, and Ravenna. As always, we will focus on … Continue reading “Announcement: Upcoming GSB Tour”
When the Apostle Paul preached in Athens, he probably had no idea who was in his audience, but when he finished preaching, “…some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite…” (Acts 17:34). Dionysius was an important man in Athens. He was a member of the Areopagus, which was essentially the … Continue reading “The Backstory To Paul’s Athens Visit”