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| The Apostles | 
 enlarge | Author: Pope Benedict Xvi
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (21 reviews)
Sales Rank: 4324
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 176
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.7
ISBN: 1592764053
Dewey Decimal Number: 226.092
EAN: 9781592764051
ASIN: 1592764053
Publication Date: July 20, 2007
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Written with Authority March 26, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pope Benedict is a difficult read. He is a deep thinker and uses long words with lots of consonants to make his points. This volume, however, is easier than most of his writings and is a clear and concise description of the Apostle and a few major disciples mentioned in the Bible. He makes a special point to note prominent female disciples. He doesn't argue the contradition where St. Paul praises Phoebe the "deaconess" yet later refuses the women of Corinth the right to teach. I would have loved to hear his words on the matter as I have read Protestant authors explain Paul's letter as being for specific Churches and not to be taken generally for all Churches.
 Origins of the Holy Church March 10, 2008
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
The Apostles by Benedict XVI is a collection of some of the General Audiences given by Benedict XVI which deal with the origins of the Catholic Church (the full title of the book is The Origins of the Church, the Apostles, and Their Co-Workers). The book provides a look at the founding of the church by Christ and an examination of the apostles and some of the important early figures within the church. Because it is a collection of general audiences the book lacks the sort of opening or conclusions that one would expect from a typical book; however, the collected audiences hold together very well.
Readers are given an excellent taste of the Pope's brilliant analysis. This book is great for Catholics who do not read a lot of theology. The Pope's books, generally speaking, are not beach reads and require a lot of time and thought; however, the subject matter in this book is presented in a much simpler fashion making it an excellent choice for those who aren't used to reading theological works. A simple style is not the same thing as simple minded though, so even veteran readers of theology will find this book to be enjoyable.
This book will make a great addition to any Catholic's personal library, whether that library is a whole room of books or a single shelf.
Read it February 17, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Excellant reading material. This book helps one know the Apostles and the Holy Father and understand the meaningful value throughout Scriptures. This is a book to read more than once in order to absorb and retain all it contains.
Solid history and catechesis January 16, 2008
14 out of 15 found this review helpful
With brevity and flair, Pope Benedict XVI takes us on a journey through the lives of each Apostle and their immediate followers such as Stephen, Timothy, Titus, Barnabas, Apollos, and more. Legend takes a backseat to the more historically-founded evidence yet the men and women who knew Jesus still loom large in the imagination and provide valuable lessons as human beings. The chapters are short, made up of a collection of homilies given through 2006 and early 2007. For the most part, the lessons provided are simple yet profound. A solid work as historical study or catecheses and well worth the study.
Read Today! December 20, 2007
2 out of 5 found this review helpful
Cannot wait to read Pope Benedict's next book. This was terrific.
I fell in love again with Pope Bene as well all the apostles! Such a
terrific writer! Wow!
We love you,
Gloria Knapp
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