A History and Guide to Biblical Sites in Cyprus

Description

The "Island of Cyprus" had been known since antiquity for its beauty and its strategic significance, but many do not know that Cyprus is also known throughout Biblical Scripture. This guide will take you on a journey to the Biblical archaeological sites and let you relive the cultures and characters as seen through "Cypriot" eyes. You will see how cultures collided to collective define the "Island Of Cyprus" that we know today. Looking back to the past we will not only understand Cyprus, but we will also get a clearer understanding of the Bible and its roots. Cyprus at times is overshadowed by the Middle East and the vast array of archaeological sites related to the Bible, but just under the surface in Cyprus both the Old and New Testament stories come to life. In this guide we have decided to explore all the personalities and characters related to the Bible directly. There are many other ancient remains here on the island, but we have narrowed our journey and discussion to only include the history as seen through Scripture. We will explore the history of Cyprus starting with the Bronze-Age sites as referenced in the Old Testament and then move up to the Roman era and highlight the New Testament Biblical sites and the churches that grew out of that history. So come and explore the Cyprus that you probably do not know historically and then endeavor to understand the beauty of its beaches and vivid landscapes, its history, and its people, both past and present, and then you will see that the Bible is alive and living still in Cyprus.