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James Anderson Foster
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Simon Peter, Andrew, James the son of Zebedee, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Jude, Simon, Judas, and Matthias - what happened to the men who answered Jesus' call to follow him? What impact did they have on the world? Where did they go and what did they do after Jesus' resurrection and ascension? In these fascinating profiles, Dr. McBirnie offers listeners a snapshot of the lives of each apostle. His information was compiled by traveling to places where the apostles lived and visited, by studying the Scriptures and biblical history, by listening to local traditions, and by engaging in his own original research. Picking up where the book of Acts leaves off, McBirnie brings these men to life as he explores the legends, traditions, and real lives of the Twelve as they built the foundation of Christianity.
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Story5 out of 5 stars 20
This classic text gives a broad overview of the early Christian church, how it was formed, and how it dealt with the Roman empire, which was at first hostile to Christianity, and then under Constantine the Great how it came to embrace the new faith. The author, George Hodges, also examines the many heresies that beset the church from within, and the various figures that would defend the correct definition of the faith.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Horrible Mispronunciations
- By Jeffrey on 12-11-22
By: George Hodges
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Tried by Fire
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- Narrated by: Wayne Campbell
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- Unabridged
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Full of larger-than-life characters, stunning acts of bravery, and heart-rending sacrifice, Tried by Fire narrates the rise and expansion of Christianity from an obscure regional sect to the established faith of the world's greatest empire with influence extending from India to Ireland, Scandinavia to Ethiopia, and all points in between.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best history of Christianity I've read
- By JOHN F KANARY on 05-05-16
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The Apocryphal Gospels
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- Narrated by: Mark Norman
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 42
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Between 50 and 90 CE, the various writings that comprise the New Testament were written, including the four Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles of Paul, and other letters to more general communities of the early Church. But what is recognized as the 26 books of the New Testament today, in literally hundreds of English translations, actually took several more centuries to be determined as "canonical" by the Church.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very Interesting information.
- By KP on 12-11-16
By: Charles River Editors, and others
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The Lost Gospel
- Decoding the Ancient Text That Reveals Jesus' Marriage to Mary the Magdalene
- By: Simcha Jacobovici, Barrie Wilson
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
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Waiting to be rediscovered in the British Library is an ancient manuscript of the early Church, copied by an anonymous monk. The manuscript is at least 1,450 years old, possibly dating to the first century, Jesus' lifetime. And now, The Lost Gospel provides the first-ever translation from Syriac into English of this unique document that tells the inside story of Jesus' social, family, and political life. The Lost Gospel takes listeners on an unparalleled historical adventure through a paradigm-shifting manuscript.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Very well-crafted but uses lot of sketchy material
- By Leifen on 01-09-18
By: Simcha Jacobovici, and others
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How God Became God
- What Scholars Are Really Saying About God and the Bible
- By: Richard M. Smoley
- Narrated by: Richard M. Smoley
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- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 48
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This epic, thrilling journey through Bible scholarship and ancient religion shows how much of Scripture is historically false - yet the ancient writings also resound with theologies that crisscrossed the primeval world and that direct us today toward a deep, authentic inner experience of the truly sacred.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Just Okay.
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A History of Judaism
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Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the world, and it has preserved its distinctive identity despite the extraordinarily diverse forms and beliefs it has embodied over the course of more than three millennia. A History of Judaism provides the first truly comprehensive look in one volume at how this great religion came to be, how it has evolved from one age to the next, and how its various strains, sects, and traditions have related to each other.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not easy to follow.
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Mystery of the Magi
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The Magi of nativity scenes are romanticized as well-dressed wisemen bringing gifts to Jesus. Traditional Chrstians tell of a miraculous star that guided exotic kings from Persia, India, and Africa. Academics dismiss both accounts as no more than a pious legend. Who is right? In The Mystery of the Magi, Dwight Longenecker shows that all sides are wrong and the Magi were diplomats from Petra, the capital of the Nabatean kingdom of Arabia.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Fascinating Deep Dive into the Story of the Magi
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Desire of the Everlasting Hills
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- Narrated by: Brian F. O'Byrne
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- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 201
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 77
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 78
In his subtle and engaging investigation into the life and times of Jesus, Thomas Cahill shows us Jesus from his birth to his execution through the eyes of those who knew him and in the context of his time—a time when the Jews were struggling to maintain their beliefs under overlords who imposed their worldview on their subjects. Here is Jesus the loving friend, itinerate preacher, and quiet revolutionary, whose words and actions inspired his followers to journey throughout the Roman world and speak the truth he instilled.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Desire Delivers
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By: Thomas Cahill
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The Ecclesiastical History of the English People
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 50
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The Ecclesiastical History of the English People was written in Latin by the Venerable Bede (673-735), a Benedictine monk living in Northumbria, an important Christian centre in the eighth century. It is a remarkable document, tracing, in general, early Anglo-Saxon history, and in particular, as the title proclaims, the growth and establishment of Christianity against the backdrop of the political life.
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4 out of 5 stars
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good story
- By Henry Harrity on 04-21-20
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When the Church Was Young
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Marcellino D'Ambrosio dusts off what might have been just dry theology to bring you the exciting stories of great heroes such as Ambrose, Augustine, Basil, Athanasius, John Chrysostom, and Jerome. These brilliant, embattled, and sometimes eccentric men defined the biblical canon, hammered out the Creed, and gave us our understanding of sacraments and salvation. It is they who preserved the rich legacy of the early Church for us.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Masterful summary of the early Church Fathers
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Zealot
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From the internationally bestselling author of No god but God comes a fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography that challenges long-held assumptions about the man we know as Jesus of Nazareth. Sifting through centuries of mythmaking, Reza Aslan sheds new light on one of history's most influential and enigmatic characters by examining Jesus through the lens of the tumultuous era in which he lived: first-century Palestine, an age awash in apocalyptic fervor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Vivid and well-researched
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Apostle
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 101
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Story4 out of 5 stars 100
A profound and moving journey into the heart of Christianity that explores the mysterious and often paradoxical lives and legacies of the Twelve Apostles—a book both for those of the faith and for others who seek to understand Christianity from the outside in.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not What It Appears To Be
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By: Tom Bissell
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Creating Christ
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- By: James S. Valliant, C. W. Fahy
- Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 204
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This explosive work of history unearths clues that finally demonstrate the truth about one of the world's great religions: that it was born out of the conflict between the Romans and messianic Jews who fought a bitter war with each other during the first century. The Romans employed a tactic they routinely used to conquer and absorb other nations: they grafted their imperial rule onto the religion of the conquered.
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5 out of 5 stars
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life is one big lie
- By Anonymous User on 12-25-19
By: James S. Valliant, and others
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The Jesus Papers
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- Narrated by: Michael Baigent
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 185
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 90
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 89
What if everything you think you know about Jesus is wrong? In The Jesus Papers, Michael Baigent reveals the truth about Jesus's life and crucifixion. Despite, or rather because of, all the celebration and veneration that have surrounded the figure of Jesus for centuries, Baigent asserts that Jesus and the circumstances leading to his death have been heavily mythologized.
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3 out of 5 stars
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More for History, Less for facts
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Don't Know Much about the Bible
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- Narrated by: Arthur Morey, Lorna Raver
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 201
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Bringing to life the world of the Old and New Testaments, the acclaimed creator of the bestselling Don’t Know Much About® series transforms dry, difficult reading into colorful and realistic accounts. Relying on new research and improved translations, Kenneth C. Davis uncovers some amazing questions and contradictions about what the Bible really says: Jericho’s walls may have tumbled down because the city lies on a fault line; Moses never parted the Red Sea; There was a Jesus, but he wasn’t born on Christmas and he probably wasn't an only child....
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5 out of 5 stars
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decent survey of the topic
- By bookouri on 02-02-14
By: Kenneth C. Davis
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In this significant historical study, F. F. Bruce brings the wisdom of a lifetime of reflection and biblical interpretation to bear in answering the questions and clearing away the confusion surrounding the Christian canon of Scripture. Adept in both Old and New Testament studies, he brings a rare comprehensive perspective to his task.
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Fantastic!
- By Anonymous on 05-11-23
By: F.F. Bruce
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The Lost World of the Torah
- Law as Covenant and Wisdom in Ancient Context
- By: John H. Walton, J. Harvey Walton
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Walton and Walton offer in The Lost World of the Torah a restorative vision of the ancient genre of instruction for wisdom that makes up a significant portion of the Old Testament. In the ancient Near East, order was achieved through the wisdom of those who governed society. The objective of torah was to teach the Israelites to be wise about the kind of order needed to receive the blessings of God's favor and presence within the context of the covenant. Here listeners will find fresh insight on this fundamental genre of the Old Testament canon.
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A must read/listen for students of the OT
- By Jerry Michael Cline on 02-18-22
By: John H. Walton, and others
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Jesus
- Apocalyptic Prophet of the New Millennium
- By: Bart D. Ehrman
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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In this highly accessible discussion, Bart Ehrman examines the most recent textual and archaeological sources for the life of Jesus, along with the history of first-century Palestine, drawing a fascinating portrait of the man and his teachings. Ehrman shows us what historians have long known about the Gospels and the man who stands behind them. Through a careful evaluation of the New Testament (and other surviving sources, including the more recently discovered Gospels of Thomas and Peter), Ehrman proposes that Jesus can be best understood as an apocalyptic prophet.
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I must read for those whose wanting to expand their insight from a single perspective (devotional) to include historical
- By RGO on 11-25-19
By: Bart D. Ehrman
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Reading the Bible with Rabbi Jesus
- How a Jewish Perspective Can Transform Your Understanding
- By: Lois Tverberg
- Narrated by: Pam Ward
- Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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What would it be like for modern listeners to sit down beside Jesus as he explained the Bible to them? What life-changing insights might emerge from such a transformative encounter? Lois Tverberg knows the treasures that await listeners willing to learn how to see the Bible through Jewish eyes. By helping them understand the Bible as Jesus and his first-century listeners would have, she bridges the gaps of time and culture in order to open the Bible to listeners today.
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Very informative.
- By OSU Cowboy on 07-13-18
By: Lois Tverberg
What listeners say about The Search for the Twelve Apostles
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- Father
- 11-28-23
Impressive work
Amazing book, not only for Christians, but for anyone interested in how Christianity was preached and expanding, NOT a religion of war, but of love.
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- gtvManager
- 12-15-22
Great Overview of The Apostles and Others
This was an enjoyable listen. I certainly learned more than I knew before about many of the figures detailed, and I recommend anyone interested in some of the facts and legends surrounding the disciples and other later followers of Jesus to give this book a listen. The narration was great and never felt tedious, considering all the details that the author went over.
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- Cstrick
- 04-16-24
Thought-provoking
This work creates a foundation that other biblical studies can build upon. Just the understanding of how the Romans played such a role in creating trade routes and travel from Asia all the way to Spain and even Britain.
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- Denise Sonnenberg
- 03-21-24
Not written by a Catholic author
I give the author great credit for having done extensive research for writing this book, but I figured wrong when I tried to find out if he was Catholic. He obviously does not believe that St Peter was the first Pope of the Catholic Church. If I had known, I would have hesitated to buy this audiobook. Ive only gotten so far as half way of him writing about St Peter so I can’t really comment about the whole book, but I’m sure it should be interesting to learn more on the other Apostles. You just have to be aware that the author is seeing the Apostles with Protestant eyes…
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-12-21
LEGENDS
This is a book of legends. While there is little true information on the Apostles, the work is pumped with legends and rumors.
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- Jennie K. Lindman
- 09-04-22
Disappointed
This was supposed to be about the 12 apostles. It was mostly about paul who many do not even see as an apostle. Paul self proclaimed himself an apostle after his vision. I wanted to know about the original 12. After you get through the first hour of the author talking about himself, the rest is Paul, Paul, Paul
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