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Apostle, or, Bones that shine like fire : travels among the tombs of the Twelve
Title:
Apostle, or, Bones that shine like fire : travels among the tombs of the Twelve
Format:
Books
Publication Date(s):
2016
ISBN:
9780375424663
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Description:
xxi, 407 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Contents:
Judas Iscariot -- Bartholomew -- Historesai : on Paul -- Philip & James, son of Alpheaus -- Peter -- Andrew -- John -- Thomas -- Christos : on Jesus Christ -- Simon the Cananaean & Thaddaeus -- Matthew -- James, son of Zebedee.
Summary:
"A profound and moving journey into the heart of Christianity that explores the mysterious and often paradoxical lives and legacies of the Twelve Apostles--a book both for those of the faith and for others who seek to understand Christianity from the outside in. Peter, Matthew, Thomas, John: Who were these men? What was their relationship to Jesus? Tom Bissell provides rich and surprising answers to these ancient, elusive questions. He examines not just who these men were (and weren't), but also how their identities have taken shape over the course of two millennia."--Jacket.
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