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”
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”
In a few weeks, the GSB team will embark on another journey across the pond. This time the destination is England and Scotland. We will explore early English and Scottish ecclesiastical history with the help of Columba and Bede, and we will study the English and Scottish Reformations focusing on such figures as Tyndale, Wycliffe, … Continue reading “Coming Soon: New GSB Travel Journal”
Today we depart for our Seine river cruise. I will be posting daily for the next 8 days as we journey back in time to the days of Charlemagne, Richard the Lionheart and Joan of Arc. We will be examining the past from the perspective of the kingdom of God and its destiny on the … Continue reading “Seine River Cruise Travel Journal—Introduction”
Vienne, France has a rich Christian history. Legend has it that Crescens, a disciple of the Apostle Paul (2 Tim. 4:10) settled here in Vienne and was the first leader of the church here (although it’s possible he instead settled in Galatia). Josephus states (and Eusebius repeats) that “Herod lost his kingdom on account of … Continue reading “Rhone River Travel Journal—Day 6”