The Greatest Faith Ever Known: The Story of the Men Who First Spread the Religion of Jesus and of the Momentous
This sequel to The Greatest Story Ever Told follows the turbulent adventures of the apostles Paul, Peter, and James after the crucifixion of Christ in their struggle to spread the Good News to the world. Faithfully based on the scriptures of the Acts and the Epistles, this saga of kings and jailers, of far voyages and shipwreck, of strange miracles and escapes and ultimate martyrdom, has inspired and touched generations of readers. It is a story that is timeless.

"A magnificent book and the most inspiring reading that has come my way for a long time."
—A.J. Cronin

"A lucid, deeply moving account of the first century of the Christian era. Fulton Oursler has re-created the life of the early Church with noble simplicity and profound understanding."
—Laurence J. McGinley, S.J., Past President of Fordham University

"Multitudes of people will rejoice in this book... [the] story is told with wonderful and convincing simplicity."
Chicago Tribune
1138253295
The Greatest Faith Ever Known: The Story of the Men Who First Spread the Religion of Jesus and of the Momentous
This sequel to The Greatest Story Ever Told follows the turbulent adventures of the apostles Paul, Peter, and James after the crucifixion of Christ in their struggle to spread the Good News to the world. Faithfully based on the scriptures of the Acts and the Epistles, this saga of kings and jailers, of far voyages and shipwreck, of strange miracles and escapes and ultimate martyrdom, has inspired and touched generations of readers. It is a story that is timeless.

"A magnificent book and the most inspiring reading that has come my way for a long time."
—A.J. Cronin

"A lucid, deeply moving account of the first century of the Christian era. Fulton Oursler has re-created the life of the early Church with noble simplicity and profound understanding."
—Laurence J. McGinley, S.J., Past President of Fordham University

"Multitudes of people will rejoice in this book... [the] story is told with wonderful and convincing simplicity."
Chicago Tribune
19.0 In Stock
The Greatest Faith Ever Known: The Story of the Men Who First Spread the Religion of Jesus and of the Momentous

The Greatest Faith Ever Known: The Story of the Men Who First Spread the Religion of Jesus and of the Momentous

by Fulton Oursler
The Greatest Faith Ever Known: The Story of the Men Who First Spread the Religion of Jesus and of the Momentous

The Greatest Faith Ever Known: The Story of the Men Who First Spread the Religion of Jesus and of the Momentous

by Fulton Oursler

Paperback(Reissue)

$19.00 
  • SHIP THIS ITEM
    Qualifies for Free Shipping
  • PICK UP IN STORE

    Your local store may have stock of this item.

Related collections and offers


Overview

This sequel to The Greatest Story Ever Told follows the turbulent adventures of the apostles Paul, Peter, and James after the crucifixion of Christ in their struggle to spread the Good News to the world. Faithfully based on the scriptures of the Acts and the Epistles, this saga of kings and jailers, of far voyages and shipwreck, of strange miracles and escapes and ultimate martyrdom, has inspired and touched generations of readers. It is a story that is timeless.

"A magnificent book and the most inspiring reading that has come my way for a long time."
—A.J. Cronin

"A lucid, deeply moving account of the first century of the Christian era. Fulton Oursler has re-created the life of the early Church with noble simplicity and profound understanding."
—Laurence J. McGinley, S.J., Past President of Fordham University

"Multitudes of people will rejoice in this book... [the] story is told with wonderful and convincing simplicity."
Chicago Tribune

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780385411486
Publisher: The Crown Publishing Group
Publication date: 02/01/1990
Edition description: Reissue
Pages: 396
Sales rank: 634,514
Product dimensions: 5.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Fulton Oursler (born Charles Fulton Oursler) was an American journalist, editor, and writer. He was a notable author of mysteries and detective fiction under the name Anthony Abbot. In the 1920s he aided Harry Houdini in his crusade against fraudulent mediumship. After touring the Middle East in 1935, Oursler became very interested in religion and Christian ethics in particular. In 1943 he and his family converted to Roman Catholicism. Some of his books include Spirit Mediums Exposed, A Skeptic in the Holy Land, The Precious Secret, Father Flanagan of Boys Town, The Greatest Story Ever Told: A Tale of the Greatest Life Ever Lived, and Lights Along the Shore. The Greatest Story Ever Told was made into an Oscar-nominated movie.
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews