The Cities of St. Paul: Their Influence on His Life and Thought, the Cities of Eastern Asia Minor
Overview
The life and journeys of Paul are of endless fascination. This volume discusses the cities Paul visited, and the influence they had on him. Galatia, Tarsus, Iconium, and more are examined in detail by Ramsay, providing a great backdrop to understanding the apostle Paul.
- Title: The Cities of St. Paul: Their Influence on His Life and Thought, the Cities of Eastern Asia Minor
- Author: William Mitchell Ramsay
- Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton
- Publication Date: 1908
- Pages: 435
W. M. Ramsay (1851–1939) was professor of humanity at the University of Aberdeen. He was most well-known for his archaeological endeavors, as he traveled extensively throughout Asia Minor, studying the missionary journeys of Paul, conducting archaeological research, and writing numerous books on his findings and adventures.
He studied at Oxford, the University of Aberdeen, and Gottingen, and he later went on to become the first ever professor of classical archaeology at Oxford. Ramsey received awards for his work from Pope Leo XII, the University of Pennsylvania, the Royal Geographical Society, and the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. He was knighted in 1906.
His works include St. Paul the Traveller and Roman Citizen. His original intent was to disprove Christianity through archaeology, but through his research he realized that the Bible was accurate and converted to Christianity.
