The Search for the Twelve Apostles (Mass Market Paperback)

~ William S. McBirnie (Author)

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Product Description

An authoritative book tracing the activities of Jesus' disciples after his resurrection and ascension.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Living Books (November 30, 1979)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0842358390
• ISBN-13: 978-0842358392
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #224,154 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific Resource!, September 22, 1998

By	Steven A. Bell "Even Keel" (Kemp, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have bought a LOT of copies of this book and handed them out to friends. This is a must for you library. Dr. McBirnie does an excellent job of tracking down not only the twelve apostles, but Luke, Mark, Paul, Lazarus, etc. He makes a clear distinction of Church history, legend and myth. Very useful to anyone teaching from the New Testament. The author does an excellent job listing his resources at the end of the book (in case you are hungry for more) and includes a comprehensive index. Highly recommended.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable overview of the Apostles' lives, March 16, 2005

By	C. Ryan (Winthrop, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Search for the Twelve Apostles (Paperback)

The Protestant theologian who wrote this 312-page book in 1973 provides a highly readable summary of known information about the life and fate of Christ's original twelve apostles plus a number of other important New Testament characters such as Paul, Barnabas and John the Baptist. The is little or no discussion of theological aspects of each character but rather an effort to gather known facts and references from disparate sources about each man (no female characters are covered) in an effort to provide an account of their probable life story, particularly after Christ's crucifixion. It is particularly interesting to learn about the evidence of travel and missions for the lesser known apostles and explanations and theories about Apostolic journeys to India. McBirnie tries to stay with verifiable facts and sources that are considered historically reliable rather than speculate too much about unknown or unknowable matters.

Following 44 pages of general background on the early Christian era and available historic sources McBirnie provides a chapter each for 19 men in 250 pages. That is followed by an appendix listing New Testament references for each character, five-page bibliography and a seven-page index.

I did not find the author is be as negative regarding relics, etc., as some other reviewer do.

I enjoyed this book and recommend it an entertaining read as well as Christian study reference.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent addition to anyone who loves church history, March 14, 1999

By A Customer

I have read this book many times. It is extremely well written and inspiration to all Christians. As much as possible this book is historically accurate. The author provides information about where the early church leaders went and many of the traditions associated with such people as Mary, Lazarus, and the 12 apostles. He also talks about where they travelled, how they died, and where they are buried.

A truly outstanding book, easy to read, and when you are going thru difficult times...a book which will uplift your spirit.