studies in the characters of the apostles, the men Jesus chose, and the message they proclaimed Lockyer, Herbert creator author text bibliography biography Biography. miu 1972 monographic eng

print

278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm Who were these men whom Jesus chose, in whose honor cathedrals have been built, around whom legend has spun golden webs, and whose names have been used in naming multitudes since? How was it that principally through their evangelistic efforts within three and a half centuries, proud, imperial Rome succumbed to the glad tidings of the Redeemer from the East? - Introduction The prayerful, purposeful, and particular choice of the twelve -- The privileged preparation of the twelve -- The particular personalities of all named Apostles -- The original Apostles : The twelve -- The other apostles : the wider circle -- The legendary deeds and deaths of the Apostles by Herbert Lockyer Includes bibliographical references (page 271) Biography Apostles BS2440 .L6 225.9/22 B 0310280109 9780310280101 DLC 720707 20230907134759.0 369841 eng