What is an apostle? “Apostle” is one of the least appreciated and even most misunderstood words in the Christian vocabulary.

John the Apostle’s fate was nearly opposite that of his brother, James. While James was the first disciple of Jesus to be martyred, John would be the last to die, possibly in exile on the aisle ...

The newly discovered Egyptian writings elaborate this portrait of Mary as a favored disciple. Her role as "apostle to the apostles" is frequently explored, especially in considering her faith in ...

The Christian Bible teaches that Jesus had twelve disciples, also known as apostles. That means they were his closest followers. We see Jesus approaching two men standing on a sandy beach near a ...