peter and paul

Peter, one of the most important disciples in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, is portrayed as Jesus’ acquaintance and pupil; as well as one of Jesus’ most important followers. Both of the Gospels seem to portray Peter in similar ways, yet they draw different images of the disciple. In the Gospel of Matthew, Peter has a much larger appearance in the teachings of Jesus and becomes more significant to Jesus throughout the Christian doctrine. However, in Mark, the author portrays Peter as a much lesser character in the life of Jesus and even leaves Peter out of some of the stories till the end of the book. Each Gospel portrays a slightly different picture of Peter’s personality and role.

The stories of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection in the gospels Mark and Peter differ greatly. Each author has his own plot, descriptive language, audience and characterization of Jesus. What we know about Jesus and how he is portrayed changes between the gospels. For example, the Gospel of Mark uses many Jewish references and makes parallels to the Old Testament which was most likely for the benefit of a Jewish audience. Also, the Jesus in Mark’s gospel is characterized to be more divine, befitting the expectations of the Jewish community. However, The Gospel of Peter seems to entertain both a pagan and Jewish audience, using language that either group could relate to. The Jesus of Peter is oddly portrayed and is more akin to what we

Paul of Tarsus (originally Saul of Tarsus) is widely considered to be central to the early development and adoption of Christianity. Many Christians view him as an important interpreter of the teachings of Jesus. Little is known of the birth and early childhood of Paul, then known as Saul. It is known in the scriptures that he was born in the city of Tarsus (Acts 22:3) located in the Roman province of Cilicia around the year 5 A.D. Saul left his home during his early adolescence and was taken to Jerusalem for his formal education in the most prominent rabbinical schools of that day. Young Saul had the privilege to be trained by Gamaliel, the most outstanding

Since Emperor Claudius died in 54AD and was succeeded by Tiberius Claudius Nero, Peter was preaching in Rome sometime prior to 54. Book2, ch 15 of the Ecclesiastical History begins

During the middle of the 1st century Paul who was a Hellenized Jew became a missionary to Gentiles throughout the Roman empire. The Prosecution of a Roman Citizen tells the story of how Paul, who was one of the twelve apostles, was handled by the legal procedures of the empire as a Roman citizen.

Paul, formerly known as Saul of Tarsus, was raised in a Jewish household, but he also had exposure to Roman culture because his father was also a Roman citizen. After his family relocated to Jerusalem, he became the apprentice of Gamaliel, who was a Hillelites Pharisee member. Paul on the other hand, had become a member of the Shammaites Pharisee, who strictly followed the Jewish law, and believed that those who did not follow the Jewish law were preventing the coming of God’s kingdom. As a member of this Pharisee, Paul too part in the persecution of Christians who were accused of heresy, because he along with the other members believed that they were spreading and supporting a belief in a failed messiah, who we have come to know as Jesus Christ.

To start with, Simon Peter was one of Jesus’ disciples and passionate believer of God. He undergoed many difficulties with him and his conscience, believing that it was his way or the highway. For an extended time he did what he thought was right until Jesus helped him. When Jesus returned to heaven, Simon Peter devoted his life to preaching the gospel to all far and wide. He trusted God and his conscience through his life and ministry. After the Great Fire of Rome, the ruler, Nero, blamed the fire on the christians and sentenced them to death. When Simon Peter was questioned his religion, he trusted in his conscience and proclaimed his faith. Simon Peter died an amazing martyr of God but another life changing man was William

A Hellenistic Jew, St Paul is known worldwide as one of the earliest Christian missionaries, along with Saint Peter and James the Just. He was also known as Paul the Apostle, the Apostle Paul and the Paul of Tarsus. However, he preferred to call himself 'Apostle to the Gentiles'. Paul had a broad outlook and was perhaps endowed as the most brilliant person to carry Christianity to varied lands, such as Cyprus, Asia Minor (modern Turkey), mainland Greece, Crete and Rome. St Paul's efforts to accept gentile converts and make Torah unnecessary for salvation was a successful task.

St. Peter was also the first Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. Andrew was Peter’s brother and he was crucified on an “X” shaped cross. James was a fisherman with Peter and John. He was one of Jesus’ closest disciples, and he was martyr. John the brother of James wrote five books of the bible.

Tradition held that Peter visited Rome during his lifetime and, more importantly, was martyred there (his remains are believed to reside beneath St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City). St. Paul was believed to have been martyred in Rome as well.” Church tradition claims that Peter was crucified upside down in

Peter’s death foretold The gospel of John contains a passage which speaks directly to Peter’s martyrdom. Peter is called to die at the hands of persecution to glorify God. John 21:18-19 records that Jesus told Peter that he would have to suffer and die to glorify God. It records that Jesus said to Peter: Truly, truly, I say to you . . .

In the Bible Christ made mentions of Peter new position. Jesus mentions in the book of Mathew, “ And I also say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” The Papacy view was more than just a political position. It was an inimitable sort of empire in that it maintained influence in both transcendent and chronological affairs. In the times of the early church, leading up to the end of the fourth century A.D., Christianity experienced persecution for many years.

When Jesus first called him to be his disciple, he dropped all his fishing gear and followed Jesus, without a doubt. What makes Saint Peter stand out is the fact that he crucified himself of shame and regret because he denied Jesus three times, just as Jesus had predicted. Peter is considered by the Roman Catholic church to be the first of the unbroken chain of popes. He is also known as the leader of the twelve disciples.

Both Peter and Paul had many simmilarities and difference on how they were called to proclaim the Word of the Lord. Peter and Paul's slight difference made an impact on the roles they played in Catholisism. For instance, regarding the positions they were given, when Jesus approached Peter he asked him to be the herder to the flock of sheep. In a less metaphorical way, the leader of the God's people. Unlike Peter, Paul was called to focus on spreading the Word of the Lord and the good news of the Kingdom of God. Another slight difference is that Peter was one of the original disciples and nonetheless always tried to have faith in Jesus. Differently, Paul was a persecuter of Christians and only learned to have faith in Jesus when being blinded

Peter, probably similar to the Jews in chapter 7 and 8 who said “where is He going that we can’t find Him? Will He go among the dispersion?”