I have recently read the book, In the Footsteps of Paul, by Ken Duncan. This book is an illustrated narration of the life and traveles of the apostle Paul.
When I began reading this book, it took me 20 pages to get into the story and layout of the book. Then ,I was hooked. I knew nothing of the story of Paul, since I am not a studied religious person. I found his story to be very interesting. I learned to love the layout of the book. It is so different from other books I have read. Each page has a beautiful photograph of a location or piece of artwork, with a bible verse and a paragraph or two from the author. I found this design to be very easy to read, easy to follow, and highly entertaining. It took a more serious subject and historical facts and portrayed them in a captivating manner. It is a very modern twist on an old subject manner.
The photography in this book are breathtaking. Some of the landscape photographs were so vivid and beautiful. I have never had any desire to travel to some of the places documented in this book and now it has moved way up on my travel dream list. It is impossible to narrow down the best photographs and scripture in this book because each page is amazing in itself.
My husband is not a reader but any means. He actually sat down and read this book with me. He attended private Lutheran elementary school and is very educated with the bible. We had a great time reading the verses together and discussing Paul's story. It was a wonderful way for us to share this amazing book and have a deep religious conversation together. I plan to read this book with his mother on my next visit to see her. She is a very active member of bible study and I would love to her her thoughts on this book. I would not be surprised if she wants to steal my copy.
Overall, I was very impressed with this book. It greatly exceeded my expectations and original impressions.
