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According to the synoptic gospels, Peter was originally a fisherman from the village named Capernaum named Simon and was the first chosen by Jesus to be a disciple. Jesus chosen the name Cephas (or Peter) which means "rock" as a symbolic name for this first of his followers. ... Pope John Paul II: Biography, History,
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Some facts about Simon Peter: Born in Bethsaida, in Galilee His given name: Simon Bar-Jona (son of Jona) His name was changed to Peter by Jesus Brother of another disciple: Andrew Philip was also from Bethsaida Occupation: Fisherman He was married (Matthew 8:14). According to Clement of Alexandria, Peter had children...
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Peter becomes a disciple ... St. Peter's true and original name was Simon, sometimes occurring in the form Symeon. (Acts 15:14; ... Later, probably at the time of his definitive call to the Apostolate with the eleven other Apostles, Jesus actually gave Simon the name of Cephas (Petrus), after which he was usually called Peter,
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Quicklinks Top Links main details biography by votes photo gallery quotes Filmographies by year by type by ratings by votes by TV series by genre by keyword Biographical biography Fun Stuff photo gallery quotes ... The Visual Bible: The Gospel of John (2003) Played by Daniel Kash (as Simon Peter); ... aka The Gospel of...
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“Jesus saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother casting nets into the sea. Jesus said to them, “Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. At once they left their nets and followed him.” (Matthew 4:19-20). ... Historical Biography: Saint John of Russia>>
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Biography of Peter, St.; 1,352 words, approx. 5 pages; ... St. Peter (died ca. 65) is traditionally considered to be the head of Jesus' 12 Apostles and the first bishop of Rome. Peter's original name was Simon, Peter being a name given him by Jesus. At the time of Jesus' public life, Peter was a grown man....
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Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.
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Petrus, from Gk. p έτr os, petros, rock), or Simon Peter. One of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. His original name was the Hebrew Shim'ōn, or Simeon, which was easily shortened to conform to the Greek Simon. ... He was a whole-hearted though often blundering disciple. His willingness to be taught enabled him finally...
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The sole source for the biography of the Apostle Peter during the earthly ministry of Christ is the canonical Gospels. He originally bore the very common Jewish name of Shimeon, Simeon, or Simon (cf. ... Then, however, his old energy reappeared, and though at the tomb he was outstripped in running by the younger disciple John,
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