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Long article on his life ... Here the Apostle of the Gentiles clearly designates Peter as the authorized head of the Apostles and of the early Christian Church. Peter's long residence in Jerusalem and Palestine soon came to an end. Herod Agrippa I began (A.D. 42-44) a new persecution of the Church in Jerusalem;
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www.newadvent.org/cathen/11744a.htm
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Why is Peter the Apostle Important?: There are two reasons why Peter is important for understanding Christianity. First, he is treated as a model for Christians to follow. In theory, Christians are expect to act much as Peter is described as acting — for better and for worse.
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atheism.about.com/od/biblepeoplenewtestament/p/PeterApo...
atheism.about.com/od/biblepeoplenewtestament/p/PeterApostle.htm
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It was Peter who took the initiative in selecting a new Apostle in place of Judas, and he who performed the first miracle of healing. A lame beggar asked for money; Peter told him he had none, but in the name of Jesus the Nazarene bade him arise and walk.
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www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/PETER.htm
www.ewtn.com/library/MARY/PETER.htm
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Gospel Gazette Online: December 1999 Issue: Article by Andy Robison, entitled: Christian Growth and the Apostle Peter ... Christian Growth and the Apostle Peter...
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www.gospelgazette.com/gazette/1999/dec/page19.shtml
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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. Acts xv. 14; TT Pet.
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www.ccel.org/s/schaff/encyc/encyc08/htm/ii.xiv.ii.htm
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Saint Peter the apostle among all other, and above all other, was of most fervent and burning love, for he would have known the traitor that should betray our Lord Jesu Christ, as Saint Austin saith: If he had known him he would have torn him with his teeth, and therefore our Lord would not name him to him,
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www.catholic-forum.com/saints/golden221.htm
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The first in a series of articles on the epistles of I and II Peter and how they relate to the writings of the Apostle Paul, Paul's gospel and the revelation of Jesus Christ according to the revelation of the mystery. ... Keywords: Apostle Paul, Apostle Peter, right division, rightly dividing, gospel of grace,
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www.bereanbiblesociety.org/Peter_Part_1.html
www.bereanbiblesociety.org/Peter_Part_1.html
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The latter ministry of the apostle Simon (Peter). ... It is said that the apostle Peter was a slender person, of a middle size, inclining to tallness, and that his complexion was pale, almost white. It is also said that he had a short, thick, curled beard, thin eyebrows, or no eyebrows at all.
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www.biblepath.com/peter.html
www.biblepath.com/peter.html
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Britannica online encyclopedia article on Saint Peter the Apostle (Christian Apostle), c. ad 64Romedisciple of Jesus Christ, recognized in the early Christian church as the leader of the disciples and by the Roman Catholic church as the first of its unbroken succession of popes. ... St. Peter the Apostle,
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www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/453832/Saint-Peter-the-Apostle
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