Ancient iconography of Paul is dominated by one image: Paul as martyr. Whether he is carrying a sword--the traditional instrument of his execution--or receiving

“Except for the Lord Himself,no single figure has done more for the Christian faith.” If you want to understand Christianity, you need to understand Paul. B

Acts is the sequel to Luke's gospel and tells the story of Jesus's followers during the 30 years after his death. It describes how the 12 apostles, formerly Jes

New English translations based upon the most up-to-date critical editions This book for the first time collects the various ancient accounts of the martydoms of

This eleventh edition was developed during the encyclopaedia's transition from a British to an American publication. Some of its articles were written by the be