easy read - seems like well founded research - does a good job of distinguishing probable truth from legends - learned a lot about the disciples - very humbling - they really lived their faith!!

I have read this book and some parts of it over and over again. I really appreciate the research that has been put into compiling this book and find it very informative. I enjoy reading the history that is revealed., and appreciate all the effort that was put forth in putting this together. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the history of these men not revealed in the Bible. Thank you Mr. McBirnie.

Good read. Written from a researcher's viewpoint. A great way to learn about the Apostles, where they taught and how they may have came to the end of their earthly lives.

I am in the process of reading this book. So far, I find it interesting and informative. In some chapters there is almost too much information about legends which are obviously far fetched. I am enjoying the book and getting a good idea of what did happen to the Twelve Apostles.

I needed factual information on what happened to the twelve apostles following Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. This book did not provide that in any logical manner. As I skimmed the chapters I noticed too much information on what tradition said, rather than on proven facts. A doctoral student in biblical history might find this book of interest but the ordinary reader would find the content too deep and hard to understand.