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- Title
The circle of the twelve: Did it exist during Jesus' public ministry?
- Authors
Meier, John P.
- Abstract
The article examines whether the circle of the Twelve disciples existed during Jesus Christ's public ministry. The author distinguishes what can be known about the Twelve in relation to the Bible's Gospels, including Mark, Luke, and Matthew. Topics include Jesus Christ's public ministry and the early church, as well as his execution after being handed over to authorities by Judas.
- Subjects
APOSTLES; JESUS Christ -- Public life; PRIMITIVE &; early church, ca. 30-600; BIBLE. Gospels; CRUCIFIXION of Jesus Christ; JESUS Christ -- Brethren; JESUS movement (Ancient Israel)
- Publication
Journal of Biblical Literature, 1997, Vol 116, Issue 4, p635
- ISSN
0021-9231
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2307/3266551