Archaeologists and restorers working at the Roman catacombs of St. Tecla on Tuesday announced the discovery of the world’s oldest known paintings of the apostles Peter, Paul, Andrew and John. “They're ...

This is the 33rd entry in the Bible Junkies Online Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles. In this entry Peter reports the Gentile response to the Gospel and his decision to baptize Gentiles to the ...

St. Peter was a fisherman. Fishing nets and tilapia were his daily reality. Born without distinction in a backwater of the Roman Empire, he presumably would have lived and died in total obscurity, had ...

This etching is Dutch artist Rembrandt’s depiction of a crippled beggar being healed by the Apostles Peter and John at the temple gate called Beautiful. Rembrandt lived from 1606-69. (Courtesy Photo) ...

After the death and resurrection of Jesus, His followers dedicated themselves to spreading His message throughout the land. Now you can share this uplifting story with your entire family. The Apostles ...

Hidden inscriptions on a mosaic found in what is called the ‘Church of the Apostles’ are believed to provide solid evidence that what is now el-Araj in northern Israel is the lost biblical city of ...

While excavating an early church in Israel, researchers found evidence that confirmed their belief that the sit was the birthplace of St Peter, the most prominent apostle in Christianity. In the ...

“And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven.” ...

As the NBC miniseries continues, it makes use of some texts outside Acts—but only some. Peter and Paul loom so large in the history of the Church, and are so frequently linked in the traditions of the ...

The groundbreaking discovery was made on the shores of the Galilee after archaeologists exposed an intricate mosaic dating back some 1,500 years. According to Christian tradition, the Church of ...