The Twelve Apostles

Who they were, how they served, and how they died — Master Universe Almanac, Part IV

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The Twelve Apostles

The original six were called in February AD 26; the second six in June, each chosen by an earlier apostle

Almanac compilation · 3 passages

The Original Six

1.Andrew

Worked as: Fisherman at Capernaum·Became an apostle: 23 February AD 26, age 33 (the oldest), not married·Position: Chairman and director·Favorite trait of Jesus: His “consistent sincerity, his unaffected dignity”·Mode of death: “Crucified in Patrae in Achaia”

2.Simon Peter

Worked as: Fisherman at Capernaum·Became an apostle: 23 February AD 26, age 30, married, 3 children·Position: Companion of Jesus·Favorite trait of Jesus: His supernal tenderness, forbearance, forgiveness·Mode of death: “Crucified in Rome”

3.James Zebedee

Worked as: Fisherman at Capernaum·Became an apostle: 23 February AD 26, age 30, married, 3 children·Position: Companion of Jesus·Favorite trait of Jesus: His sympathetic affection·Mode of death: “Put to death with the sword by Herod Agrippa”

4.John Zebedee

Worked as: Fisherman at Capernaum·Became an apostle: 23 February AD 26, age 24 (the youngest), not married·Position: Companion of Jesus·Favorite trait of Jesus: His love and unselfishness·Mode of death: “He died a natural death at Ephesus in AD 103” — age 101

5.Philip of Bethsaida

Worked as: From fisherfolk·Became an apostle: 24 February AD 26, age 27, married, no children until later·Position: Steward — food provider·Favorite trait of Jesus: His unfailing generosity·Mode of death: Crucified at Hierapolis

6.Nathaniel, son of Bartholomew

Worked as: Businessman·Became an apostle: 24 February AD 26, age 25, not married·Position: Watched over the needs of the apostles' families·Favorite trait of Jesus: His tolerance, broadmindedness, generous sympathy·Mode of death: “Died in India”

The Second Six — each chosen by an earlier apostle

7.Matthew Levi

Worked as: Customs collector of Capernaum — chosen by Andrew·Became an apostle: 24 June AD 26, age 31, married, 4 children·Position: Fiscal agent·Favorite trait of Jesus: His forgiving disposition·Mode of death: Killed in Thrace, at Lysimachia

8.Thomas Didymus

Worked as: Fisherman of Tarichea; carpenter and stonemason of Gadara — chosen by Philip·Became an apostle: 25 June AD 26, age 29, married, 4 children·Position: Itinerary manager·Favorite trait of Jesus: His matchless symmetry of personality·Mode of death: “Put to death in Malta”

9.James Alpheus

Worked as: Fisherman and farmer of Kheresa — chosen by James Zebedee·Became an apostle: 25 June AD 26, age 26, married, 3 children·Position: Usher — managed the multitudes·Favorite trait of Jesus: His unostentatious humility·Mode of death: Not stated

10.Judas Alpheus

Worked as: Fisherman of Kheresa — chosen by John Zebedee·Became an apostle: 25 June AD 26, age 26, married, 2 children·Position: Usher — managed the multitudes·Favorite trait of Jesus: His unostentatious humility·Mode of death: Not stated

11.Simon Zelotes

Worked as: Held a position with the Zealots; previously a merchant — chosen by Peter·Became an apostle: 24 June AD 26, age 28, not married·Position: Managed recreation and play·Favorite trait of Jesus: His “calmness, his assurance, poise, and inexplicable composure”·Mode of death: Died “in the heart of Africa”

12.Judas Iscariot

Worked as: Experienced with finances — chosen by Nathaniel·Became an apostle: 25 June AD 26, age 30, not married·Position: Treasurer·Favorite trait of Jesus: His attractive and charming personality·Mode of death: Suicide

References

Urantia Book Study Edition·ubdata.org