Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene: the followers of Jesus in history and legend
Historian of religion Ehrman takes readers on a tour of the early Christian church, illuminating the lives of three of Jesus' most intriguing followers: Simon Peter, Paul of Tarsus, and Mary Magdalene. What do the writings of the New Testament tell us about each of these key followers of Christ...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York Oxford [u. a.]
Oxford University Press
2006
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| In: | Year: 2006 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Peter Apostle
B Paul Apostle B Mary Magdalen B Peter Apostle / Paul Apostle / Mary Magdalen / New Testament / Reception B Peter Apostle / New Testament / Reception B Paul Apostle / New Testament / Reception B Mary Magdalen / New Testament / Reception |
| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Paul
the Apostle, Saint
B Peter the Apostle, Saint B Paul the Apostle, Saint B Peter the Apostle, Saint B Mary Magdalene Saint B Mary Magdalene Saint |
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| Summary: | Historian of religion Ehrman takes readers on a tour of the early Christian church, illuminating the lives of three of Jesus' most intriguing followers: Simon Peter, Paul of Tarsus, and Mary Magdalene. What do the writings of the New Testament tell us about each of these key followers of Christ? What legends have sprung up about them in the centuries after their deaths? Was Paul bow-legged and bald? Was Peter crucified upside down? Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute? Ehrman separates fact from fiction, presenting complicated historical issues in a clear and informative way and relating anecdotes culled from the traditions of these three followers.--From publisher description |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0195300130 |