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Saint Peter [note 1] (died AD 64–68), [1] also known as Peter the Apostle, Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, or Cephas, [6] was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and one of the first leaders of the early Christian Church. He appears repeatedly and prominently in all four New Testament gospels as well as the Acts of the Apostles.
Apr 2, 2019 · The Apocalypse of Peter, also known as the Revelation of Peter, is a first-century text that was lost until 1886. In the early church, it’s canonicity was disputed, but it was apparently very popular, and it was sometimes read in church. The text itself recounts visions of heaven and hell which Jesus gave to Peter.
May 24, 2024 · St. Peter the Apostle (died 64 ce, Rome [Italy]) was a disciple of Jesus Christ, recognized in the early Christian church as the leader of the 12 disciples and by the Roman Catholic Church as the first of its unbroken succession of popes. Peter, a Jewish fisherman, was called to be a disciple of Jesus at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.
Oct 19, 2020 · Saint Peter was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ and the first leader of the early Church. Additional names for Peter in the Bible include “Simon, Simeon Peter, and Cephas.” The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke list Peter as the very first disciple called on by Jesus, followed closely by Peter’s brother Andrew, then James and ...
Feb 6, 2024 · Simon Peter, also known as Cephas ( John 1:42 ), was one of the first followers of Jesus Christ. He was an outspoken and ardent disciple, one of Jesus’ closest friends, an apostle, and a “pillar” of the church ( Galatians 2:9 ). Peter was enthusiastic, strong-willed, impulsive, and, at times, brash. But for all his strengths, Peter had ...
Peter: [noun] a fisherman of Galilee and one of the twelve apostles.
