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The Apostle

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It is August 19, 2001 and I checked the original hard cover book out of my church library in June. Two months is a long time for me to read a book, but this one was well worth my time. I have come to understand the differences between St. Peter and St. Paul. I have come to understand how Paul's letters developed from the early ones to the ones written just before his death. This book is the agony and ecstasy of Paul's life. It is a love story of one man for his Lord, and of his mission here on earth. It is beautifully written, a classic that will never grow old.

I have an original hard copy of this book! I didn't realize how popular Sholem Asch is, now I know after reading "The Apostle". This book takes you on a trip during Biblical times with Saint Paul and the other Saints/characters of the Bible. Sholem transports you on a journey to the landscapes, people, lifestyles, morals, values, and THE WORD. The power of the Holy Spirit just breathes over this work and inspires all of us to be the "Apostles" that God wants us to be - under any circumstances. If you get a chance to read this inspirational work of his I'm sure that you will recognize that the Holy Spirit must have guided his hand. If you ever wondered what it might have been like during the beginning of the Christian Movement you will get a wonderfully detailed picture from this book. This book has helped me with a new mission as a Christian. I am also on a mission trying to collect as many of his works as possible (even though most are out of print). His books are outstanding!

WHAT CAN I SAY ? IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE HISTORICAL ASPECTS OF THE MIDDLE EAST DURING THE TIME OF PAUL, YOU WILL FIND THIS TO BE A WONDERFUL BOOK ! THERE ARE MANY CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS ASPECTS OF THE TIMES THAT I WAS TOTALLY UNAWARE OF -- READ SLOWLY AND ENJOY!

I recently purchased a hardback copy of Sholem Asch's "Apostle" for my dad and my new discussion material. I was happy when it arrived and was in such great condition. Thank you!