Quest for the Historical Apostles – Tracing Their Lives and Legacies

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-04-17
Mått:150 x 229 x 23 mm
Vikt:545 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:328
Förlag:Baker Publishing Group
ISBN:9780801098550

Utforska kategorier

Religion: allmänt inom Filosofi och religion
Biografier inom Biografier
Kristendom inom Filosofi och religion

Mer om författaren

W. Brian Shelton (PhD, Saint Louis University), an expert on early Christianity and patristics, is chief academic officer of Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, Georgia. He is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities' Leadership Development Institute and the Georgia Governor's Teaching Fellowship Symposium.

Innehållsförteckning

ContentsIntroduction: The Quest1. The Path2. Peter: The Rooster3. Andrew: The Saltire4. James: The Scallop Shell5. John: The Eagle6. Philip: The Bread7. Bartholomew: The Knife8. Thomas: The Builder9. Matthew: The Publican10. James: The Lesser11. Jude: The Exorcist12. Simon: The Zealot13. Matthias: The Elected14. Paul: The Sword15. The DiscoveryIndexes