The Search for the Twelve Apostles

Ever wonder what happened to the guys who followed Jesus? Those 12 men who took up the cross and answered His call? Where did they go and what did they do after Jesus' resurrection and ascension? This book totally caught my eye as I went to collect the new study books for the Tuesday Night Galatians Study (Lucado) at Berean. I had to buy it and so far can highly recommend it.

Simon Peter, Andrew, James the son of Zebedee, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Jude, Simon, Judas Iscariot and Matthias were the men who went into the world and proclaimed Christ to all they came in contact with. Picking up where the book of Acts leaves off, Dr. William Steuart McBirnie brings these men to life as he explores the 12 and others who built the foundation of Christianity. I expect a great read from "The Search" and to gain more insight into these 12 men that changed the world by living out what Jesus taught them in His short time on earth.

Here is an excerpt:

"Of course, there were some disappointments. For example, the body of John is today no where to be found. I entered his tomb in Ephesus long ago. Recently, after many centuries of neglect, the authorities have sealed it and covered it with a marble floor. Though John's body has disappeared some parts of the bones of all the other apostles are believed to exist, and I have seen them."

"I had made twenty-six journeys to Jerusalem before learning that the head of James the Elder, several arm bones of James the Just, and part of the skull of John the Baptist are held in veneration in two churches there. And, I might add, with some strong historical records as to their authenticity."

"This is not, however, a book about bones. It is about living people who were described by Paul as founders of the churches (see Ephesians 2:19, 20). We are interested in apostolic bones because they are possible clues as to the whereabouts of the ministry and places of martyrdom of the twelve." (Preface, pg. viii)

Grab a copy and read through this one with me?