The Apostles

The Apostles were the original followers of Jesus Christ, who were chosen by him to spread his teachings and establish the Christian church. After Jesus' death and resurrection, the Apostles were commissioned by him to preach the gospel and establish churches throughout the Mediterranean region. The names of the 12 Apostles are: Peter, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the Less, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot, Matthias, and Paul. The Apostles played a crucial role in the early Christian church, and their teachings and writings are an important part of Christian scripture.