Mark Wilson is de oprichter en directeur van het Asia Minor Research Center in Antalya, Turkije. Zijn onderzoeksinteresses richten zich op oude Joodse gemeenschappen, Romeinse wegen en de Bijbelse geschiedenis in Turkije. Zijn werk duikt diep in de historische en culturele contexten die het vroege Christendom en Joodse gemeenschappen in Klein-Azië hebben gevormd. Door middel van zijn publicaties en onderzoek brengt hij het rijke en complexe verleden van de regio tot leven voor de lezers.
Focusing on the historical and cultural context, this title offers an in-depth exploration of the New Testament. It provides a verse-by-verse guide, enriched with photos and graphics, to enhance understanding and engagement with the text. Readers will gain insights into the significance of each book, making it a valuable resource for both study and reflection.
Biblical Turkey is an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the ancient Jewish and Christian sites in Turkey. It includes all the references to cities, regions, provinces, and natural features in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament, Apocrypha/Deuterocanonicals, New Testament, and Apostolic Fathers. Special features include Sidetrips, which point to nearby sites that are also of interest to visitors. The In-Sites help readers to read between the lines for special insights into the biblical text. In the Ancient Voice section writers from antiquity speak about the ancient world of Asia Minor. Colorful photographs and plans of selected sites illustrate the volume.