Edition |
1st Scribner ed. |
Description |
x, 212 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-203) and index. |
Summary |
A biography of the apostle and leader of the early Christians, based on scholarship in anthropology, archaeology, literature, philosophy, and religion. Includes sections on his relationship with Jesus, his role as a leader, and his death and burial-place. |
Contents |
How do we obtain information? The problems of research ; The sources -- While Jesus was alive. The calling of Peter ; Peter's weaknesses and strengths ; Peter and Jesus -- After Jesus's death. Peter and the resurrection ; The leadership of Peter ; The speeches attributed to Peter ; Cornelius : Peter and the Gentiles ; The clash with Paul ; Paul and James -- Rome. Peter in Rome ; The death and burial-place of Peter. |
Subject |
Peter, the Apostle, Saint.
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Christian saints -- Palestine -- Biography.
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Apostles -- Biography.
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Peter, the Apostle, Saint. (OCoLC)fst00031923
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Apostles. (OCoLC)fst00811480
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Christian saints. (OCoLC)fst00859491
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Middle East -- Palestine.
(OCoLC)fst01207534
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Vroege kerk.
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Apostelen.
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Heiligen.
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apĂ´tre -- Pierre (saint) -- biographie.
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Genre/Form |
Biography. (OCoLC)fst01423686
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Other Form: |
Online version: Grant, Michael, 1914-2004. Saint Peter. 1st Scribner ed. New York : Scribner, 1995 (OCoLC)610405047 |
ISBN |
068419354X |
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9780684193540 |
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