This companion study and discussion guide answers some questions: Why biblical sea shanties? What are they based on? Where did they happen? What about the ships, sailors, and weather conditions mentioned in the shanties? Are they realistic? There is a story behind each shanty, as well as discoveries the author made from sailing in the Mediterranean that made him appreciate the familiar stories in new ways. Along with the album, the guide is for personal or group study, with discussion questions that can be used for people ages 10-90 who love the dramatic biblical stories, the sea, sailing, and shanties.