Apostle

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Travels Among the Tombs of the Twelve

By Tom Bissell

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Apostle by Tom Bissell explores the lives and journeys of the twelve apostles, delving into their historical and spiritual significance. Bissell combines travelogue with in-depth research, offering a rich tapestry of stories that examine the apostles' impact on the formation of Christianity and their enduring influence. The book provides insightful reflections on faith, belief, and the human experience.
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You might like this book if you have an interest in exploring the lives and legacies of the twelve apostles through a blend of travelogue, history, and personal reflection. The author provides a unique perspective on early Christianity by delving into the stories of these pivotal figures and their influence on the world, making it a fascinating read for those curious about religious history and spirituality.

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The story of the Twelve Apostles is the story of early Christianity: its competing versions of Jesus’s ministry, its countless schisms, and its ultimate evolution from an obscure Jewish sect to the global faith we know today in all its forms and permutations.

In his quest to understand the underpinnings of the world’s largest religion, Tom Bissell embarks on a years-long pilgrimage to the apostles’ supposed tombs, travelling from Jerusalem and Rome to Turkey, Greece, Spain, France, India, and Kyrgyzstan. Along the way, Bissell uncovers the mysterious and often paradoxical lives of these twelve men and how their identities have taken shape over the course of two millennia.

Written with empathy and a rare acumen—and often extremely funny—Apostle is an intellectual, spiritual, and personal adventure fit for believers, scholars, and wanderers alike.

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Apostle by Tom Bissell has been praised for its insightful and engaging exploration of the lives and legends of the Apostles. Reviewers appreciate Bissell’s blend of personal narrative, historical research, and travel writing. His examination of how the Apostles' stories have influenced Christianity's development is seen as both informative and entertaining, attracting readers with both religious and secular interests.

Book Details

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ISBN: 9780307278456

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 February 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Vintage Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 459g

Pages: 512

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Ancient & Classical History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books Religion & Spirituality Tom Bissell Travel & Adventure

About the Author

TOM BISSELL is the author of eight previous books, most recently The Disaster Artist, and has been awarded the Rome Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He writes frequently for Harper’s Magazine and The New Yorker.

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