"By means of his innovative theology, his courage, and his martyrdom, Stephen helped to universalize the early Christian Church by encouraging its expansion beyond the doctrinal confines of Judaism and the political confines of Jerusalem ... "
"Saint Stephen was one of the first ordained deacons of the Church. He was also the first Christian martyr. The Greek word from which we derive the English word martyr literally means witness ... "
"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 ... "
"Peter, who was also known as Simon Peter of Cephas, is considered the first Pope. Despite his papacy, Peter had humble beginnings and became one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus ... "
Who's Who in the Bible
An A-Z illustrated book that contains detailed information about more than 500 important people in the Bible and a comprehensive list of everyone mentioned, nearly 4000 people in all.
"Paul spread the teachings of an obscure Jewish sect throughout the eastern Mediterranean region and eventually to Rome. As the educated apostle, he gave Christianity a measure of intellectual credibility and formulated much of what would later become doctrine ... "
"Saint Paul is one of the most important and influential of all the saints. Many of his writings are contained in the Canon of the Bible and have influenced the growth and development of the Church since the first century ... "
Paul and His World
St Paul has had a huge impact on Christian history. In this book, Stephen Tomkins gives us a lively and accessible introduction to Paul's life. He paints a vivid picture of the world into which Paul was born - the Graeco-Roman culture and the Jewish religion and customs.
Saints of the Bible
This inspirational collection of forty-eight biblical personalities canonized as saints by the Church includes both the famous and less well-known. Each entry features the saint's feast day and patronage, a key Scripture, reflection, and additional Scripture verses.
"Renowned for his original interpretations of Scripture and extensive writings, Augustine was the greatest Christian theologian of the ancient world ... "
"St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions ... "
Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine follows its subject from his youth in fourth-century Africa to his conversion and subsequent development as a theologian.
St. Augustine
Saint Augustine is a comprehensive biography of one of the Church's greatest and most quoted Saints. From the Saint\'s youthful wanderings away from the Church to his mother's prayers for his conversion and his eventual embrace of Catholicism, Saint Augustine provides a wealth of information.