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Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene

The Followers of Jesus in History and Legend

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Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene

By: Bart D. Ehrman
Narrated by: Grover Gardner
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Bart Ehrman, author of the best sellers Misquoting Jesus and Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code, here takes listeners on another engaging tour of the early Christian church, illuminating the lives of three of Jesus' most intriguing followers: Simon Peter, Paul of Tarsus, and Mary Magdalene.

What do the writings of the New Testament tell us about each of these key followers of Christ? What legends have sprung up about them in the centuries after their deaths? Was Paul bow-legged and bald? Was Peter crucified upside down? Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute? In this lively work, Ehrman separates fact from fiction, presenting complicated historical issues in a clear and informative way and relating vivid anecdotes culled from the traditions of these three followers. He notes, for instance, that historians are able to say with virtual certainty that Mary, the follower of Jesus, was from the fishing village of Magdala on the shore of the Sea of Galilee; but there is no evidence to suggest that she was a prostitute, and little reason to think that she was married to Jesus.

Vibrantly written and leavened with many colorful stories, Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene will appeal to anyone curious about the early Christian church and the lives of these important figures.

©2006 Bart D. Ehrman (P)2006 Tantor Media, Inc. Christianity Tradition Inspiring Ministry & Evangelism Bible Legends

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"Uncompromising in its scholarship yet utterly engaging." (Publishers Weekly)
"Terrific....Ehrman presents his case clearly and succinctly." (Publishers Weekly)
Thorough Biblical Research • Scholarly Historical Analysis • Great Job • Freeing Perspective • Logical Arguments

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This book will be good for those who do not already have an in depth knowledge of the Bible. However, if you have studied the Bible in detail this will be a real waste of your time. If you have a degree in religious studies or have been to seminary, don't waste your money.

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I love the writing of this american theologian. He frequently uses a witty tone to lighten what could be heavy material. He is able to present a wealth of information in a scholarly fashion and yet he never makes you feel you are listening to a lecture. It always seems more like a good story. I'm looking forward to his next book.

another Ehrman gem

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If this is your first book with Dr. Ehrman, you are in for a treat. If not, there’s a fair amount of material you have already heard. There is even a curious repetition in different chapters within this book. The narrator does a great job but pronounces words differently than Dr. Ehrman, which can be distracting for those who know his Great Courses work. Nevertheless, it’s a great and deep academic dive into early Christianity’s biggest figures.

Great but Repetitive

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The Jesus Professor dud it again. Kudos on such an accurate and amazing account! I'm definitely going to keep this in my library for future lessons and references!

Excellent history and proofs

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As Usual, Ehrman offers exceptional scholarship on historical Christianity and Early Christian ideas. This book is clearly more oriented to general readership, but it still thoroughly investigates these three early apostles. With thought provoking scholarly inquiry with many references to historical documents and scripture

As Usual, Ehrman illuminates

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