The Life and Times of the Apostle Paul (Paperback)

by Charles Ferguson Ball (Author)

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Product Description
The world's famous and compelling missionary story has never been more fun to read. Author Charles Ferguson Ball paints a colorful, true-to-life picture of the apostle Paul, his ministry, and his times based on the details we know from Scripture and historians. The Life and Times of the Apostle Paul is an excellent companion book for studying the life Paul and his missionary journeys. Added details about the region and customs and events of that time make this book a worthwhile supplement to Bible texts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers; Revised edition (March 18, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842335005
• ISBN-13: 978-0842335003
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #605,770 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr. Ball is like a good gossip: telling the Good News!, January 20, 1999

By A Customer

This little book is clearly an interpretation of events taken from the perspective of the author, a man of faith. It is a read of great value for anyone who yearns to know why Paul is such a significant witness of Christ and of the Gospel. I was delighted to enter into the context and dialogue of those who heard Paul through Dr. Ball's images.

4.0 out of 5 stars enjoyable, February 11, 2005

By	DWD "intrepid reviewer" (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Synopsis: Like the cover says, it is "a colorful retelling of the world's most famous mission story."

Ball is an amateur expert on the 1st century Roman empire and has personally led tour groups throughout the cities that Paul visited during his mission trips to Asia Minor and Greece. He covers Paul's life from early childhood in His work must be considered historical fiction since so many details of Paul's trips are not covered in the book of Acts or in his epistles.

It is an enjoyable book - not a great work by any means but I enjoyed reading it and felt that I learned a little something along the way as well. The details on the life around the Jerusalem temple and about the cities Paul visited make it worth reading, even if you are not a great fan of Paul.

I give this book a "B+"