Why the Account of Egypt Can Be Trusted
For these reasons, I believe the people from whom I received this account of Egypt, and I also strongly agree with their conclusions. My...
Distances Along the Nile
From the city of Heliopolis to Thebes, the journey up the Nile takes about nine days by boat. This stretch of river measures eighty-one...
Gifts Sent by Croesus to the Oracles
These were the great offerings that King Croesus sent to the oracle of Delphi. He believed strongly in the power of the gods and...
Croesus Honors the God of Delphi
After receiving guidance from the Delphic oracle, King Croesus decided to honor the god Apollo with an offering of great richness. He believed that...
The Message of the Oracles
The Lydians carefully wrote down the words spoken by the Pythoness, the priestess of Apollo, at the famous oracle of Delphi. She gave her...
Atys Challenges His Father’s Fear
Prince Atys answered his father with calm respect, but also with strong logic. He said that he did not blame Croesus for being afraid...
Croesus Refuses to Send His Son
King Croesus remembered the terrible dream he had seen earlier. Because of this, he answered the Mysian messengers with care and fear. He said...
A Stranger Comes to Sardis
While King Croesus was busy preparing the wedding of his son Atys, an unusual event took place in the city of Sardis. A man...
The Second Missionary Journey of Paul
Paul’s second missionary journey is described in Acts 15:36–18:22. During this journey, Paul worked with Silas and traveled to many new places. This journey...
The First Missionary Journey of Paul
Paul’s first missionary journey was made with Barnabas and John Mark. This journey is recorded in Acts 13:4–14:28. It was an important mission because...
