Peter, Paul and Mary Magdalene: The Followers of Jesus in History and Legend by Bart D. Ehrman-Paperback – March 24, 2008.
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Bart Ehrman, author of the highly popular books Truth and Fiction in The Da Vinci Code, Lost Christianities, and the New York Times bestseller Misquoting Jesus, here takes readers on another engaging tour of the early Christian church, illuminating the lives of Jesus' most intriguing followers: Simon Peter, the Apostle Paul, and Mary Magdalene.
"Peter, Paul and Mary Magdalene: The Followers of Jesus in History and Legend" by Bart D. Ehrman is a scholarly exploration of the lives and legends surrounding three key figures in early Christianity. Bart Ehrman, a well-known scholar of religious studies, examines historical evidence and traditions surrounding Peter, Paul, and Mary Magdalene, offering insights into how their stories evolved over time.
The book explores the historical contexts in which these figures lived, their roles within the early Christian movement, and the varying portrayals of them in Christian tradition and folklore. Ehrman discusses how these individuals were remembered and revered by different Christian communities and how their images were shaped by theological and social developments in the early centuries of the Christian era.
Overall, "Peter, Paul and Mary Magdalene" provides a nuanced examination of the intersection between historical reality and legendary embellishment in the lives of these influential early Christians.
A serious book but 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.
