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<span>In his recent study on Ionia, A. Greaves adopts an Annaliste approach following the pioneering work of Fernand Braudel. Greaves attempts to move beyond a text-based understanding of sites and events by also considering the related landscape and geographical data. This study adopts Greaves� methodology in examining a text in Acts related to the Ionian cities of Ephesus and Miletus. Acts 20:15�18a records that Paul bypassed Ephesus, but later summoned the Ephesian elders to meet him in Miletus. This summons sets up one of Paul�s most important speeches and the only one in Acts delivered to a Christian audience. This study will examine the landscape and geography related to this stage of Paul�s third journey as well as the journey of the Ephesian elders to Miletus. It will also look at how recently published Bible atlases have incorrectly illustrated this segment of Paul�s journeys. An Annaliste reading will bring fresh insights into Paul�s travel habits and his decision making related to ministry as depicted in this pericope in Acts.</span>