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The Twelve Apostles
Their Lives and Acts
By Mayer, Marianna
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80372-533-1
- Publisher
- New York : Phyllis Fogelman Books, c2000.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on October 1, 2000
Gr 3-8 Mayer's Young Jesus of Nazareth (1999) and Young Mary of Nazareth (1998, both Morrow) portray figures of general interest. The 12 apostles are a bit more specialized, and Mayer's text, one page per apostle, does little to widen their appeal. The account of Peter, for example, does not mention his wife or mother-in-law troubles, his attempt to walk on water, or the peculiar form of his death. It underplays the drama of his denial of Christ, and while informing ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
