Publisher's Synopsis
The Lives of the Twelve Apostles With Explanatory Notes is a book written by F. W. P. Greenwood that provides a comprehensive account of the lives of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each one dedicated to one of the apostles, and contains detailed biographical information, historical context, and theological insights. Greenwood's writing is clear and accessible, making the book suitable for both scholars and lay readers. He draws on a wide range of sources, including the Bible, early Christian writings, and historical records, to provide a well-rounded and informative portrait of each apostle. In addition to the biographical information, the book also includes explanatory notes that provide further context and clarification on various topics, such as the political and social climate of the time, the significance of certain events, and the theological implications of the apostles' teachings. Overall, The Lives of the Twelve Apostles With Explanatory Notes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the lives and teachings of the apostles of Jesus Christ.1828. Though the sacred writings themselves are the only sources of knowledge on this subject to which we may give implicit credence, yet from early documents we may obtain some narratives of the latter days of the apostles which are worthy of a good degree of faith. Making use of such authorities as are within the reach of the authors, they proceed to give some account of the twelve disciples of our Lord; pursuing the order in which they are arranged by Matthew, only because his catalog is the first which occurs in the common collocation of the gospel histories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.