The Twelve Apostles

Description

Mayer shines the spotlight on the 12 specially chosen associates of Jesus, using the same warm storytelling voice and elegant design that distinguished her Young Jesus of Nazareth and Young Mary of Nazareth. Drawing on the Gospels as well as apocrypha and legend, Mayer serves up brief individual profiles, so that each man appears distinct, with his own traits, background and contributions. Readers will appreciate the concise explanations of the relationships among the apostles and how each was selected by Jesus to assist in spreading his teachings. Also enlightening is the inclusion of the apostle’s feast day and the symbols with which he is most often associated.