An Atlas Illustrating the Acts of the Apostles and the Epistles

34 Pages·1954·14.13 MB·English

by  John Stirling

AN ATLAS
ILLUSTRATING
THE ACTS
OF THE APOSTLES
AND
THE EPISTLES
BY JOHN STIRLING
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AN ATLAS
ILLUSTRATING THE
ACTS THE APOSTLES
OI~
AND
THE EPISTLES
By
JOHN STIRLING
AUTHOR OF 'AN ATLAS OF THE LIFE OF CHRIST'
EDITOR OF 'THE BIBLE FOR TO-DAY' (OXFORD PRESS)
1954
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FIRST EDITION January, 1914 Reprinted April, 1944
Reprinted May, 1930 Reprinted March, 1947
Reprinted November, 1934 Reprinted November, 1948
Reprinted . February, 1939 Reprinted May, 1951
SECOND EDITION September, 1954
PREFACE
The book is designed to give at a glance a complete and graphic
outline of Apostolic history. The outline follows the narrative
of the Acts of the Apostles, supplemented by the data furnished
in the Epistles, and interpreted in the light of the best scholar
ship. The historical details are presented in their geographical
and chronological setting, on a series of specially drawn maps,
so that the student may follow easily the movements of the
leading figures in the growth of the Early Church.
A new feature which, it is hoped, will increase the usefulness
of the work, is the addition to the maps of the Missionary
Ministry of the names of Paul's companions at the different
stages of his journeys, and of the Christians resident in the
cities he visited; maps are also given showing the movements
of his companions, during his sojourn at Ephesus, and his
imprisonment in Rome.
The historical notes are confined to important disputed
points, and contain a simple statement of the conclusions of
recent research. Brief geographical notes describe the places
visited . .It should be noted that the red references on the maps
refer to the journeys or events described in the Acts, and the
black references to those described in the Epistles.
I would acknowledge the very valuable help which Dr.
G. G. Findlay has graciously given me in the compiling of this
Atlas.
J. s.
( ii.)
CONTENTS
PAGE
Title Page
Preface . . ii
Contents . iii
General Map showing the Roman Provinces 1
MAPS- APOSTOLIC MISSIONS IN PALESTINE 30-46 A.D. 2-7
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Apostles at Jerusalem, 30-35 A.D. . . . . 3
Mission of Philip (the Evangelist), 36 A.D. . 4
Conversion of Saul, 36-38 A.D. 5
Mission of Peter, 37 A.D. . . . . . . . . 6
Mission of Barnabas, 40-46 A.D. . . . . . 7
MAPS- PAUL'S FIRST MISSIONARY JOURNEY, 46-48 A.D. 8-11
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
I st Stage (Outward Journey) 46-47 A.D. 9
2nd Stage (Return Journey) 47-48 A.D. 10
Council of Jerusalem, 49 A.D. . . . . . 11
MAPS-PAUL'S SECOND MISSIONARY JOURNEY, 49-52 A.D. I 2-I 5
Notes . . . . . . 12
1st Stage, 49-50 A.D. . 13
2nd Stage, 51 A.D. . . 14
3rd Stage, 51-52 A.D. . 15
MAPS-PAUL'S THIRD MISSIONARY JOURNEY, 53-57 A.D. I6-20
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I6
1st Stage, 53-56 A.D. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Journeys of Paul's Companions, from Ephesus,
-54-56 A.D. I8
2nd Stage, 56 A.D. . . . . . . . . . . I9
3rd Stage, 57 A.D. . . . . . . . . . . 20
MAPS- PAUL'S LATER HISTORY, 57-64 A.D. 2I-26
Notes ...... . .. . 21
Trial, 57-59 A.D. . . . . . . . . . 22
Journey to Rome, 59-62 A.D. . . . 23
Journeys of Companions, 59-62 A.D. 24
Movements after Acquittal, 62-63 A.D. 25
Arrest, Imprisonment, Martyrdom, 64 A.D. 26
MAPS-OTHER APOSTOLIC WRITING·s IN NEW TESTAMENT 27-29
Notes . . .. .... ... . . . 27
Illustrating I. Peter . . . . . . . . . 28
The Seven Churches of Asia, c. 96 A.D. 29
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THE ROMAN PROVINCES
at the time of St. Paul
English Miles
100 200 300
Roman Provinces named thus ASIA
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APOSTOLIC MISSIONS IN PALESTINE
30-46 A.D.
JERUSALEM
The Upper Room was probably a roof-chamber, reserved and furnished for retreat,
and approached by a flight of stone steps running up the outside wall of the house.
The Gate Beautiful opened into one of the outer courts on the eastern side of the
Temple. ·
Solomon's Porch was the name given to the eastern cloisters of the Temple.
For Jerusalem and Samaria see also 'Atlas of Life of Christ,' pp. 4, 8, 24. ·
GAZA
A well-fortified city which stood like a·gateway across the great caravan route between
Egypt and Syria. East and west of the city rose bare hills of rock and sand; but within
its walls were gardens and orchards, and from its northern gate an avenue of ancient
olive-trees extended for three miles. Half-way between Gaza and Joppa was the city
of Azotus (Ashdod), now buried under the drifted dunes of sand.
C!ESAREA
A city of magnificent palaces lifted above the sea on a rocky ledge of the coast,
and looking Romeward. Its harbour. was the most costly in the world, and ran far
out into the sea like an arm that would touch the mother city. Near to the water
rose the towers of a temple to Augustus, and the columns of a vast theatre; round its
walls were stationed the imperial troops. As the political centre of Judrea and the seat
of the Roman governors, it had little in common with the Jewish cities; but Jews
and Greeks rivalled each other for its possession. It is significant that each forward
movement of the early Church began at Jerusalem and culminated in this city (cp. Maps
4, 5 and 6).
DAMASCUS
The plain that holds the city is literally a burst of vegetation in the desert, and is
spread like a scattered flower on the trailing skirt of Lebanon. The oasis is a wilderness
of luxuriant foliage and winding mountain streams. Between the tall and stately
. forest trees are far-stretching thickets of fruit trees and wild shrubberies, whose branches
are interlaced and weighted with roses that load the air with their fragrance. Rushing
rivulets and playing fountains fill the woodland with music, and their waters reflect
the glittering towers and domes of the city. Through this garden pass the great high
roads from· the desert to the sea, and above it are the bare and changeless hills.
JOPPA
The only elevation in the long low coastline between Cresarea and Gaza was claimed
by the city of Joppa (now Jaffa). On the seaward side of the rocky hill were rows of
closely built and brightly coloured houses. Behind the city was a deep green belt of
fruit and palm trees, and in the distance the grey outline of the Judcean hills. Its harbour
and its direct communication with Jerusalem, made it one of the most important cities
along the coast.
LYDDA
A village in the plain of Sharon on the way to Jerusalem, and on the great caravan
route between Babylon and Egypt. It nestled in a hollow of the hills by a fruitful river
valley.
TARSUS
The city stood in a wide plain between the mountains and the sea, and was renowned
as a commercial and educational centre. It owed its commercial greatness to the river
Cydnus (which in Apostolic days passed through the heart of the city), and to its com
mand of the southern mountain gateway to Inner Asia Minor. Its wharves were crowded
with the produce and people of every nation. Educationally, it was held in the highest
repute, and sent out from its university distinguished teachers of Stoic Philosophy
and Roman Law.
THE HELLENISTS
The Hellenists were the Greek-speaking Jews scattered through the Rornan Empire.
They claimed at Jerusalem equal privileges for their poor with those of the Hebraic
section of the community; and it would appear that 'the seven' who were appointed
to the office of ministering this relief were chosen from their number. The first Christian
martyr (Stephen), anQ. the leader of the first forward movement of Christianity (Philip),
belonged to the Hellenists. ·
3 AP_OSTLES AT JERUSALEM
30-35 A.D.
Residence
Houses of
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Scale of Yards
0 100 200 300 400 800
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MISSION OF PHILIP (th~_~vange~ist) 4
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+ 86 A.D.!
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English Miles
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4. Saul receiv d into the i
Church (9, /7-19). <f
estified (9 20).
6. Retired to ~rabia
(Gal. I 16-18). ~ ~
7. eturned to Damascus-
(Gal. I, 17).
8. Preacheq ( cts 9, 22).
9. Escaped from city (~23-25).
10. Returned to JerusaiE!m (9, 26)
I. Saul set ou for !Damascus (9, 1-2).
II. Saul introduced by-Barna~as (9, 26'-27).}
12. Met Cephas & Jlmes (Gal. I 18-19). · IS days (Gall./, 18).
13. Preac·hed in Jertlsalem (Acts 9, 28).
1-4. Fled to Cresar :/(9, 29-30).
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