Peter, Paul and Mary Magdalene: the followers of Jesus in history and legend

Bart Ehrman takes readers on an engaging tour of the early Christian church, illuminating the lives of Jesus' most intriguing followers: Simon Peter, the Apostle Paul, and Mary Magdalene.

What does the Bible tell us about each of these key followers of Christ?

What legends have sprung up about them in the centuries after their deaths?

Was Paul bow-legged and bald? Was Peter crucified upside down? Was Mary Magdalene a prostitute? In this lively work, Ehrman separates fact from fiction, presenting complicated historical issues in a clear and informative way and relating vivid anecdotes culled from the traditions of these three followers.