Christian Theological/Philosophical Book Club discussion

Hi Guys! I've not been active in the group for quite a while, but I'm needing help. So, like your scoundrel brother-in-law, I'm showing up at your front door with my hat in my hands. I am writing a book on apologetics, and I am writing section about how the gospel spread around the world in the early days of Christianity. I know there are plenty of sources for this information, but I wanted to get it from a source I know my audience would trust and respect.

If anyone has a copy of "The Fate of the Apostles" by Sean McDowell on their bookshelf, could you see what he says about the missionary activity of the twelve apostles? I want to cite this book because:

1. I know McDowell did his Doctoral dissertation on this topic, so his information will be authoritative.
2. As I said, my anticipated audience will like that I am citing Sean.
3. Using Sean as a source, will give my book more respect, especially among academics.
4. Since it was published in 2018, it will use the current information on the subject.

I’ve looked for the book in libraries close by with no success. I didn’t want to spend $120.00 for a hardcover edition (almost $50 for even the paperback) to simply write a few paragraphs. Here’s what I want: give the name of the apostle followed by a sentence of where he went and how he died with the appropriate page numbers. For example, MATTHEW – took the gospel to Ethiopia, martyred there in 60AD, pp. 124-125. THOMAS – preached on the Indian subcontinent, speared to death in the city of Mylapore, July 3, 72AD, p. 75.

I know I’m asking for a lot (without pay), but I will reference you in the acknowledgements. You can tell all your friends about how you are acknowledged in a NYT bestseller (or maybe a book that sold 13 e-book copies on Amazon). You can email me at, chuck.livermore@protonmail.com or even post it here as a reply to this post.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation.
Chuck

I have this, Chuck. Have you had any responses yet?

John wrote: "I have this, Chuck. Have you had any responses yet?"

Hi John. No, no responses other than yours. As you can probably tell, I don't check my message boards very often. Sorry for the slow response. Thanks so much for reaching out. If you could email the information I asked for in the original post, it would be a huge help.

Thanks again.
Chuck

The fate of the Apostles is something interesting for Christian Scholars. I'm interested too. There is an element to Christian History that is not addressed in Christian literature: The Role of Pagan Gods & Goddesses. There were two reasons why you might be persecuted in ancient Rome: #1. You didn't pay your Ceaser Taxes and #2. You disrespected the Roman Gods. Pontius Pilot, who was in charge of judging people for Ceaser Taxes. When he judged Jesus, there was a pause as they looked up his record and yes, said the clerk, he did pay his taxes (Render to Ceaser what is Ceaser's and to God what is God's). Then, he was sent to Herod (not the Herod of Bethlehem) who judged people for disrespecting the Gods. He took Jesus into his compound for quite a while. When Jesus came out; he was dressed in royal robes and Herod looked very pleased. So, Jesus respected the Gods & Godesses, for he was a demigod, himself in his last life.

This stuff from Hippie Christianity is really weird. Who is this guy G. Julian Walker (Is he really a walker or a talker !)

G. wrote: "The fate of the Apostles is something interesting for Christian Scholars. I'm interested too. There is an element to Christian History that is not addressed in Christian literature: The Role of Pag..."

G., Have you read Jonathan Cahn's latest, The Return of the Gods? He talks about this. Also, The Second Coming of Saturn by Derek Gilbert has a similar theme but I've not read that one.

Thank you for the upgrade on my homework. All of those books sound interesting to investigate. Merry Christmas, both Pagan & Religious.

I'm sorry Chuck, but being a poet-I can't resist making jokes about your name. If you don't like what you're reading: Chuck it ! If you are having sea sickness aboard the ferry; just go up-chuck-over the rail.

G. wrote: "I'm sorry Chuck, but being a poet-I can't resist making jokes about your name. If you don't like what you're reading: Chuck it ! If you are having sea sickness aboard the ferry; just go up-chuck-ov..."

Ahhh! The rapturous sound of mine name lofted to the winds from the lips of a poet.

Ah yes, a man with a good sense of humor. a man whose skin is not made of paper. Congratulations on your graciousness. I just like to see people smile and laugh. As my proof, I refer you to that popular song from 1909: You're in Style, when you're wearing a Smile !