Saint Peter (1909)

Saint Peter is a historical novel written by Richard Arnold Greene and published in 1909. The book tells the story of Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, and his journey from a simple fisherman to becoming the first Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. The novel is set in the first century AD, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Tiberius. It begins with Peter's early life as a fisherman in Galilee, where he meets Jesus and becomes one of his closest followers. The book follows Peter's journey with Jesus, including the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection. After Jesus' death, Peter becomes a leader of the early Christian church, spreading Jesus' teachings and converting many people to Christianity. The novel also explores Peter's conflicts with other early Christian leaders, such as Paul, and his struggles to maintain his faith in the face of persecution and hardship. Throughout the book, Greene portrays Peter as a complex and flawed character, torn between his loyalty to Jesus and his own doubts and fears. The novel also provides a vivid portrayal of life in ancient Rome and the early Christian church, offering readers a glimpse into a fascinating period of history. Overall, Saint Peter is a compelling and insightful novel that explores the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in Christian history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.