Turkey

Dr. James F. Davis got his PhD in New Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2001. For over 25 years he has taught New Testament courses for ministerial students at several seminaries including the Jordan Evangelical Theological Seminary, Dallas Theological Seminary, and the John W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University where he is currently a New Testament professor. Dr. Davis specializes in New Testament exposition, Koine Greek Grammar, and historical and religious backgrounds related to the New Testament. Dr. Davis also is the editor and major contributor to the Bible Lands Photo guide published by Accordance Bible Software, which describes the history, archeological remains, and biblical connections to numerous sites mentioned in the Bible. James and his wife Trece have served in church and teaching ministries in both Turkey and Jordan. This educational tour will include numerous mini-lectures that connect what is seen on the tour to the message of the New Testament and how specifically it relates to the ministries of the Apostles Paul and John in western Turkey, as well as early church history and the rise of the Byzantine empire.