ACTS 27. PAUL'S JOURNEY TO ROME. [103]
[103] On the whole chapter see _The Voyage and Shipwreck of S. Paul._
by James Smith, 1848; a book full of valuable information on the whole
subject.
ACTS 27:1. TO CRETE. Hero we again reach the Travel-document, which
accompanies us to Acts 28:16. There is ev... [ Continue Reading ]
TO MALTA. The Fast of the great Day of Atonement fell on the 10 th of
Tishri (Sept.- Oct.). The season for shipping ended November 11, and
opened again March 5; but voyages were counted dangerous after the
middle of September. Paul speaks as an experienced traveller, and one
who has been thrice ship... [ Continue Reading ]
LANDING ON MALTA.Adria was not then what is now called the Adriatic,
but was a general name for the sea between Malta, Italy, Greece, and
Crete. After a fortnight's tossing on this sea there were signs that
some land was approaching. This took place at night when nothing could
be seen; distant break... [ Continue Reading ]