Quest for the Historical Apostles

Quest for the Historical Apostles
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Publisher : Baker Books
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 9781493413195
ISBN-13 : 1493413198
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis Quest for the Historical Apostles by : W. Brian Shelton

The stories and contributions of the apostles provide an important entrée into church history. This comprehensive historical and literary introduction uncovers their lives and legacies, underscoring the apostles' impact on the growth of the early church. The author collects and distills the histories, legends, symbols, and iconography of the original twelve and locates figures such as Paul, Peter, and John in the broader context of the history of the apostles. He also explores the continuing story of the gospel mission and the twelve disciples beyond the New Testament.

The Search for the Twelve Apostles

The Search for the Twelve Apostles
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Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages : 366
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ISBN-10 : 9781414385358
ISBN-13 : 1414385358
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Search for the Twelve Apostles by : William Steuart McBirnie

Simon Peter, Andrew, James the son of Zebedee, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Jude, Simon, Judas, and Matthias—what happened to the men who answered Jesus' call to follow him? What impact did they have on the world? Where did they go and what did they do after Jesus' resurrection and ascension? In these fascinating profiles, Dr. McBirnie offers readers a snapshot of the lives of each apostle. His information was compiled by traveling to places where the apostles lived and visited, by studying the Scriptures and biblical history, by listening to local traditions, and by engaging in his own original research. Picking up where the book of Acts leaves off, McBirnie brings these men to life as he explores the legends, traditions, and real lives of the Twelve as they built the foundation of Christianity.

Apostle

Apostle
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Publisher : Vintage
Total Pages : 514
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ISBN-10 : 9780307278456
ISBN-13 : 030727845X
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Apostle by : Tom Bissell

The story of Twelve Apostles is the story of early Christianity: its competing versions of Jesus’s ministry, its countless schisms, and its ultimate evolution from an obscure Jewish sect to the global faith we know today in all its forms and permutations. In his quest to understand the underpinnings of the world’s largest religion, Tom Bissell embarks on a years-long pilgrimage to the apostles’ supposed tombs, traveling from Jerusalem and Rome to Turkey, Greece, Spain, France, India, and Kyrgyzstan. Along the way, Bissell uncovers the mysterious and often paradoxical lives of these twelve men and how their identities have taken shape over the course of two millennia. Written with empathy and a rare acumen—and often extremely funny—Apostle is an intellectual, spiritual, and personal adventure fit for believers, scholars, and wanderers alike.

Paul and Jesus

Paul and Jesus
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 9781439123324
ISBN-13 : 1439123322
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Paul and Jesus by : James D. Tabor

Draws on St. Paul's letters and other early sources to reveal the apostles' sharply competing ideas about the significance of Jesus and his teachings while demonstrating how St. Paul independently shaped Christianity as it is known today.

The Twelve

The Twelve
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Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : 9781612782829
ISBN-13 : 1612782825
Rating : 4/5 (29 Downloads)

Synopsis The Twelve by : C. Bernard Ruffin

Who were the Apostles really? What happened to them after the end of the Gospel story? You'll be surprised by the wealth of detail Ruffin has dug up for each apostle - even Judas Iscariot.

The Twelve Apostles of Jesus

The Twelve Apostles of Jesus
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Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages : 184
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ISBN-10 : 1541181573
ISBN-13 : 9781541181571
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Twelve Apostles of Jesus by : Richard Orzeck

This book is a definitive history of the lives and deaths of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. It details the lives of twelve Jewish men who walked the earth with the Son of God and who changed the course of world history. Using scholarly sources, modern translations of the ancient texts, and the often-ignored concept of local tradition, the author follows each of the Twelve Apostles from their calling by the Lord, to the most likely geographical locations of their evangelical missions, and to the locations of their deaths by martyrdom. As well as it can be known, the author goes one step further and tells the reader the fascinating stories of the far-flung postmortem journey's of each apostle's earthly remains and informs us of where their tombs can be visited today. Along with all of this, Dr. Orzeck shares with us his firsthand account of his adventures involved in visiting the locations mentioned in the book. He does so first and most importantly because of what he feels is a huge responsibility to get the story of these great men correct as humanly possible. With the possible exception of the late Pope John Paul II, to the best of his knowledge, he (and his wife and traveling partner) are the only persons ever to have been in the physical presence of all Twelve Apostles of Jesus since the first Pentecost, an honor he doesn't take lightly.

Apostles and Their Times

Apostles and Their Times
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Publisher : Sophia Institute Press
Total Pages : 161
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ISBN-10 : 9781622824601
ISBN-13 : 1622824601
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Apostles and Their Times by : Mike Aquilina

Here is an unflinching look at the lives and sacrifices of those first Christians who were given the task of spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Relying on the ancient documents, as well as latest archeological findings and scientific research, acclaimed author Mike Aquilina takes you on a journey through the Apostolic Age, bringing to life the ancient streets and crowded marketplaces through which Mary and the Apostles journeyed as they built a Church that lasts even to our day. You'll also discover the beliefs of the early Christians, what they taught about the Eucharist and the Divinity of Christ, how their Church services resembles today's Mass, and how Rome became the spiritual center for Christianity. Read these pages, and you'll come to see that despite the best efforts of their enemies, the blood of the Apostles did not snuff out the Faith but brought forth great saints whose holy deeds and brave examples gave the besieged Church a vigor that lasts even to today. The Apostles and Their Times will give you confidence that the Church is indeed Christ acting in the world, and that no matter how ruthless her opponents, she will endure to the end of time.

The Apostles After Jesus

The Apostles After Jesus
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 238
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ISBN-10 : 0615757782
ISBN-13 : 9780615757780
Rating : 4/5 (82 Downloads)

Synopsis The Apostles After Jesus by : David Criswell

The book of Acts ends with the Apostle Paul sitting in prison awaiting trial. But what happened to Paul afterwards? Was he acquitted? Did Nero execute him? What of the other apostles? Early church writings contain many works of historical fiction which embellish the histories of the great apostles to such an extent that they are seen performing greater miracles than Moses, Elijah, and Jesus put together. Andrew, for example, is depicted as resurrecting "a great multitude" including children and cattle. What are we to make of such wild embellishments? Can we separate history from tradition? Dr. Criswell, best known for his Biblical Controversies series, sets out to answer that very question. Within these pages, the various histories, traditions, and legends are presented and then evaluated and debated. The reader will thus be able to make his own determinations as to what really happened to the apostles, as well as their companions including men such as Barnabas, Luke, Mark, Aquila, Barsabas, Apollos, and many others. The Apostles After Jesus also contains many maps, charts, and art to help the reader better understand the history of the disciples of Christ.

After Acts

After Acts
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Publisher : Moody Publishers
Total Pages : 180
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ISBN-10 : 9780802492067
ISBN-13 : 0802492061
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis After Acts by : Bryan Litfin

What really happened after Acts? If you’ve ever wondered what happened to the biblical characters after Acts—from the well-known Matthew to the lesser-known Bartholomew—then this book is for you. Join Dr. Bryan Litfin as he guides you through Scripture and other ancient literature to sift fact from fiction, real-life from legend. Skillfully researched and clearly written, After Acts is as accurate as it is engaging. Gain a window into the religious milieu of the ancient and medieval church. Unearth artifacts and burial sites. Learn what really happened to your favorite characters and what you should truly remember them for. Did Paul ever make it to Spain? Was he beheaded in Rome? Is it true that Peter was crucified upside down? Was the Virgin Mary really bodily assumed into heaven? The book of Acts ends at chapter 28. But its characters lived on.