KENNETH R. T. GORDON, SR. was born in Modesto, California. After high school Graduation he joined the U.S. Navy. He did Boot Camp in San Diego, then finished Signalman School. He was located on an LCT Flotilla Staff in the Western Pacific's 7th Fleet in World War II, then on USS Minx in devastated Manila Harbor. He attended Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California and Point Loma University, graduating in 1951. He enrolled in Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, graduating in 1954. He also took studies at the University of Hawaii and Denver Seminary. After founding a church in Bishop, California in 1955, Kenneth reentered the U.S. Navy as a Chaplain in 1957, retiring in 1986 as a Navy Captain after serving the Navy and Marine Corps for 31 years. He pastored four other churches in California and Arizona, and one in Naples, Italy, where, with his wife, Joy, he also directed the Southern European Servicemen's Center. Kenneth and Joy were married in 1949. After 64 years, they have 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. They live in San Diego. In 2014, Kenneth died unexpectedly. A true theologian, he loved nothing more than to be translating God's Word from the original languages.

The Story behind the story, of Paul of Tarsus, a young, brilliant, fearless, Rabbi, bound for the Jewish Hall of Fame, is stopped dead in his tracks on a desert road, overcomes insurmountable trials, escapes death, and is turned into history's greatest, most effective traveling ambassador for Christ Jesus. Through a powerful commentary on the Life of Paul, the Author explores and explains the reasons and purposes for God's work in Paul's ministry and how this ministry impacts believers everywhere. With biblical truth and spiritual insight, this book encourages readers to understand the significance behind Paul's journeys. KENNETH R.T. GORDON, SR. was born in Modesto, California. After Graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Navy in WWII. After the war, Ken earned his B.A. from Westmont College and Point Loma University and went on to complete his M. Div.at Fuller Seminary. He also took studies at the University of Hawaii and Denver Seminary. Ken completed 50 years of ministry which included starting a church, serving as a U.S. Navy Chaplain for 30 years, and pastoring five churches in California, Arizona and Naples, Italy. Ken toured the "Seven churches of Asia Minor" and led tours of Israel, adding to his expertise and insights into Biblical locations and cultures. A true theologian, Ken loved nothing more than translating God's Word from the Original languages, and teaching its truths and applications.