Saint Peter
At a glance:
- Series: Great Lives from History: The Ancient World, Prehistory-476
- Categories: Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Christianity, Christians, Churches, Theology, Theologians, Empires, Dynasties, Popes, Papacy, Cardinals, Saints, Prophets, Roman Empire, Ancient Rome
- Curriculum: Western Civilization/European History, Ancient History
Article abstract: Christian religious leader{$I[g]Israel;Saint Peter[Peter]}{$I[g]Roman Empire;Saint Peter[Peter]} During Jesus’ life, Peter was the most faithful and outspoken of the disciples. After Jesus’ death he gave leadership to the early Church at Jerusalem and was active in missionary work. In Catholic tradition, he is the founder of the Christian Church and of the Papacy.
Early Life
Peter (PEE-tuhr) was born Simon (or Simeon), son of Jonah in Bethsaida; the date is uncertain, but it is believed that he was born in the first few years of the...
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