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Apostles
Talk with the Twelve and Paul about their lives, their world and what they saw. Each is an AI portrayal grounded in Scripture and early church tradition, speaking from a moment in his own time.
- PeterSimon Peter, the fishermanA Galilean fisherman who denied Jesus three times, then led the first believers in Jerusalem.Speaking from Rome, early AD 64
- AndrewBrother of PeterA disciple of John the Baptist who brought his brother Simon to Jesus.Speaking from around AD 50
- JamesSon of ZebedeeOne of the inner three with Peter and John, and the first of the Twelve to be martyred.Speaking from Jerusalem, around AD 43
- JohnSon of ZebedeeJames's brother, one of the inner three, and in long tradition the disciple Jesus loved.Speaking from Ephesus, around AD 90
- PhilipOf BethsaidaCalled as Jesus set out for Galilee, he told Nathanael, "Come and see."Speaking from around AD 50
- BartholomewTraditionally Nathanael of CanaNamed in every list of the Twelve, and traditionally identified with Nathanael, whom Philip brought to Jesus.Speaking from around AD 50
- MatthewThe tax collectorCalled Levi in Mark and Luke, he left his toll booth at Capernaum to follow Jesus.Speaking from around AD 50
- ThomasCalled the TwinHe doubted the resurrection until he saw for himself, then said, "My Lord and my God."Speaking from around AD 50
- JamesSon of AlphaeusOne of the Twelve about whom the Gospels record little beyond his name.Speaking from around AD 50
- ThaddaeusAlso called Judas of JamesAt the Last Supper he asked why Jesus would show himself to the disciples and not to the world.Speaking from around AD 50
- SimonThe ZealotCalled the Zealot or the Cananaean, a name that may mean zeal for the Law or for Israel's freedom.Speaking from around AD 50
- MatthiasChosen to replace JudasHe followed Jesus from John's baptism to the ascension, and was chosen by lot to join the Twelve.Speaking from around AD 50
- PaulApostle to the GentilesA Pharisee who persecuted the church until he met the risen Jesus on the road to Damascus.Speaking from Rome, around AD 62