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The collective story of the men chosen by Christ to bring his teachings to the world. Includes Andrew, who was at the Mount of Olives; Bartholomew, who preached from Armenia to India; James, who went to the upper room to pray after Jesus's ascension; James, one of the first to be called by Jesus; John, the "beloved disciple"; Judas, who betrayed Christ; Matthew, a former tax collector; Matthias, chosen after the death of Judas; Peter, the apostle leader; Philip, who fed 5,000 people with loaves and fishes; Simon, who became a great healer; Thaddaeus, whose story is little known; and "doubting" Thomas.
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