The Historical Apostles

What can we know about the historical apostles? How have historians separated Christian traditions about Jesus’ apostles from the actual historical figures? For example, what actual evidence exists to back up the tradition that Simon Peter eventually moved to Rome where he became the city’s first bishop (and first pope)? What is an “apostle”? If there were only Twelve apostles, why is Paul called an apostle, when he was never one of the Twelve?

John Hamer of Toronto Centre Place will look at the legends and traditions later Christians shared about the apostles and will outline what can be known about the actual historical figures.

A Q&A and discussion will follow the presentation. Please send your questions on the live chat.

Lecture topics include:
What is an apostle
Early Christianity
The Jesus Movement
Historical Jesus of Nazareth
Mary Magdalene
The beloved disciple
Acts of the Apostles
Source criticism
Textual criticism
Biblical studies


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