The Bones of St. Peter: A Fascinating Account of the Search for the Apostle's Body [Paperback]

John Evangelist Walsh (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 195 pages
• Publisher: Image Books/Doubleday (March 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385150393
• ISBN-13: 978-0385150392
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #546,071 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A neglected subject, fascinating treatment., January 9, 1999

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This review is from: The Bones of St. Peter: A Fascinating Account of the Search for the Apostle's Body (Paperback)

This is a fascinating and well written account of one of the best known, yet little understood, archaeological mysteries of the century. The discovery of the first-century grave under the present basilica of St Peter's is a detective story which is usually given a confessional treatment, if it is noted at all. Walsh does a brilliant job of untangling the threads of the excavation, without making assumptions about the religious aspects of the find. He leaves the reader in little doubt that what was discovered was what Christinas from the second century on certainly believed to be the grave of the apostle Peter. As for the bones, he makes a reasonable case for those being revered in the time of Constantine, without claiming that they are, or are not, those of the Prince of the Apostles. Whatever one's faith, this is a book to be read in one sitting. Anyone going to Rome should definitely read this before visiting the site.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Standing next to Peter, December 2, 2005

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This review is from: The Bones of St. Peter: A Fascinating Account of the Search for the Apostle's Body (Paperback)

This is a very readable, exciting book. Previously, I had only heard bits and pieces of the story of St. Peter's bone, but never really was able to place the pieces into a coherent whole. I read this book before going on the Scavi tour - the tour into the tombs below St. Peter's Basilica in Rome - it made it all the more powerful. It was beautiful to not only spiritually stand next to Peter, but also to physically to stand next to Peter. Thank you for such a great book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish I could find it again!, June 13, 2001

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ADRIANA M. NANCE (MEMPHIS, TN. USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bones of St. Peter: A Fascinating Account of the Search for the Apostle's Body (Paperback)

I read this book years ago at the public library and was fascinated by it. I have been trying (unsuccessfully, I might add!) to find my very own copy ever since. It is truly wonderful reading and I recommend it highly.