Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene : the followers of Jesus in history and legend /
Bart D. Ehrman.
- Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
- xv, 285 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-272) and index.
pt. 1: Simon Peter Quarry: our sources for Peter the rock Peter: solid rock or shifting sand? Rocky beginning Peter at the Passion On this rock I will build my church Peter: Christian author and martyr pt. 2: Apostle Paul Apostle Paul: polling our sources Paul the convert Paul the apostle Paul's proclamation according to later sources Paul's impassioned allies Paul's embittered enemies pt. 3: Mary Magdalene Mary Magdalene in popular culture and history Mary during the ministry of Jesus Jesus and Mary in conversation Mary at the Passion Mary and her revelations Mary: the residual questions
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.
0195300130 9780195300130
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Peter, the Apostle, Saint. Pedro, Apostol, Santo, c. 1 a. C.- c. 67. Paul, the Apostle, Saint. Pablo, Santo, 4?-68? Mary Magdalene, Saint. Marķa Magdalena, Santa