What Happened to the Apostles After Jesus?: Lives, Missions, Martyrdoms, and Historical Legacy of Twelve

What happened to the apostles after Jesus?The Gospels tell us about the apostles who followed Jesus-but what happened after His resurrection and ascension?What Happened to the Apostles After Jesus? explores the lives, missions, journeys, deaths, and historical legacy of the Twelve Apostles and Matthias.Inside, you will discover: - Who the Twelve Apostles were - What happened to Peter, John, and James - The missionary traditions surrounding Andrew, Philip, and Bartholomew - The later lives and traditions associated with Matthew, James, Simon, and Jude - Thomas's journey east and the tradition connecting him with India - Judas Iscariot and the different accounts of his death - Matthias, the apostle chosen to replace Judas - What historical evidence can actually tell us about the apostles - How biblical accounts differ from later Christian traditionsThis book takes a careful look at the evidence, recognizing that some events are firmly recorded in the New Testament while other details come from early Christian traditions whose historical certainty varies.Their stories are stories of faith, courage, mission, sacrifice, uncertainty, and perseverance-and they help us understand how the Christian movement continued beyond the ministry of Jesus.Discover what is known, what is traditionally remembered, and what history can no longer tell us about the apostles after Jesus.