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September 5, 2014 By Ryan Nelson | 59 Comments

26 Breathtaking Photos of Biblical Places

The events of the Bible happened in real places, with real people. Take a virtual journey across the biblical landscape, and see the cities where Jesus and the Apostles walked, lived, and changed the world.

Logos Bible Software sent photographers all over the holy land, and they assembled 400 photos, videos, infographics, and maps of biblical places to guide your studies and help bring the Bible to life.

You can find them all in the Faithlife Study Bible. Get your free copy.

Here are 26 breathtaking photos taken right from the FSB:

1. Nazareth sunset

2. Herod’s Aqueduct, Caesarea

israel011 — An aqueduct built by Herod the Great to carry water from springs below Mount Carmel to Caesarea, 10 miles (16 km) away.

3. Reef Palace pillars, Caesarea

Pillars in Herod the Great’s "Reef" or "Promontory Palace" complex, probably the site of Paul's hearing and trial (Acts 25:1–26:32). — Pillars in Herod the Great’s “Reef” or “Promontory Palace” complex, probably the site of Paul’s hearing and trial (Acts 25:1–26:32).

4. Arched doorways, Thessalonica

greece090 — Arched shop doorways in excavated ruins of ancient Thessalonica.

5. Arches, Pool of Bethesda

A view of the arches over the Pool of Bethesda, Jerusalem, where Jesus healed the paralyzed man (John 5:2–9).

6. Parthenon columns

greece005 — Columns against the sky at the Parthenon in Athens.

7. Ruined arch, Philippi

greece064 — A ruined brick and stone arch at the northwestern entrance to the fifth century AD “Basilica B” in Philippi, with Philippi’s Acropolis in the right background.

8. Stone doorway, Philippi

A restored stone doorway leading into the fifth-century AD "Basilica B" in Philippi. — A restored stone doorway leading into the fifth-century AD “Basilica B” in Philippi.

9. Jail, Philippi

greece075 — A possible site of the Philippian jail where Paul and Silas led the jailor to Christ (Acts 16:23–40).

10. Floor, Caesarea theater

A view of the floor of the Roman theater in Caesarea from high in the seating section.

11. Restored stoa, Athens

Restored stoa (covered public walkway) in the Athens Agora.

12. A partially restored ancient arch in Corinth

13. Fountain at Tabgha

A fountain at Tabgha, the traditional site of the loaves and fish miracle (Mark 6:30–44) and Jesus’ fourth post-resurrection appearance (John 21:1–23).

14. Roman ruins, Scythopolis (Beth Shan)

Partly restored Roman era ruins at Scythopolis (Beth Shan).

15. Central Dead Sea looking East

16. Stone tomb closure

A close-up of the stone tomb closure at the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem. Possibly the site of Jesus’ burial and resurrection (John 19:41-42).

17. Arch series, Smyrna

A series of restored Roman era stone arches in the agora, or public marketplace, at Smyrna (modern Izmir, Turkey).

18. Ornate column capital, Laodicea

19. Curetes Street, Ephesus

Curetes Street, a rare diagonal street (Graeco-Roman cities were usually laid out in a north-south grid) located in Ephesus and named for an inscription found there that mentioned the Curetes, priests of Artemis.

20. Mosaic floor, Sardis synagogue

21. Marble columns and gymnasium façade, Sardis

A view of marble columns and the façade, part of an ancient gymnasium in Sardis. A gymnasium was roughly equivalent to a high school, but with a strong emphasis on preparation for public athletic games (hence the modern use of the word “gymnasium”).

22. Latin inscription, Ephesus

23. Simon the Tanner’s house

The traditional site of Simon the Tanner’s house (Acts 10:1-23) in Jaffa (biblical Joppa).

24. Roman hippodrome, Caesarea

Ruins of the Roman hippodrome (horse or chariot race track) at Caesarea.

25. Jezreel Valley from Mount Precipice

26. Capernaum synagogue, limestone wall

A fourth-century AD synagogue in Capernaum, built from limestone hauled from many miles away.

For more captivating photos of biblical places, get your free copy of the Faithlife Study Bible today, and enhance your Bible study with 400 photos, videos, infographics, and maps.

September 1, 2014 By Ryan Nelson | Leave a Comment

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If you’ve downloaded your copy of the free Faithlife Study Bible, you already have a great start on deeper Bible study. But did you know the FSB connects directly to other Logos resources in your library, too? If you have another book that focuses on a particular passage, you can read the FSB notes right alongside it.

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November 19, 2012 By Jack Chambers | Leave a Comment

A Visual Representation of The Apostle Paul’s Life

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”—The Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 3:16

The Apostle Paul’s life is very important for Christians. His miraculous conversion and inspirational missionary work changed the lives of many, and they continue to do so. Paul helps us understand Jesus and his works. He analyzes Christ’s life and proclaims it with clarity. You can see the milestones of his life in the Faithlife Study Bible infographic “The Life of Paul.”

This infographic gives you a wonderful visual representation of the text‘s story. Like the FSB’s other infographics, it’s a fantastic way to dig deeper into the Word. This infographic allows you to:

Start with Paul’s birth in Tarsus and conversion on the road to Damascus
Follow his life from Jerusalem to Corinth to Ephesus and beyond
See the routes he took on his missionary journeys
Note where and when he wrote his epistles, in comparison to other events in his life
Appreciate his successes and hardships

Infographics, and the FSB’s other terrific features, were created to aide you in your Bible study. They display a lot of complex information in a simple format, bringing visual clarity to your biblical research.

If you haven’t gotten the Faithlife Study Bible yet, now’s your chance. Unlock it FREE through March 2014!