num_pages: 328
description: The stories and contributions of the apostles provide an important entre 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.
language: English
title: Quest for the Historical Apostles: Tracing Their Lives and Legacies
publisher: Baker Academic