the followers of Jesus in history and legend Ehrman, Bart D. creator ebrary, Inc text bibliography biography Electronic books. enk Oxford New York Oxford University Press 2006 monographic eng

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xv, 285 p. : ill. 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. Bart D. Ehrman. Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-272) and index. Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2013. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries. the Apostle, Saint Peter the Apostle, Saint Paul Saint Mary Magdalene BS2515 .E37 2006eb 225.9/22 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10346503 http://site.ebrary.com/lib/rucke/Doc?id=10346503 CaPaEBR 051215 ebr10346503