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'''Peter the Apostle''' (died c.66 CE) was an [[Apostles|apostle]] who was one of the twelve disciples of [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]. He wrote two epistles in the New Testament, [[First Epistle of Peter|1]] and [[Second Epistle of Peter|2 Peter]]. | '''Peter the Apostle''' (died c.66 CE) was an [[Apostles|apostle]] who was one of the twelve disciples of [[Jesus Christ|Jesus]]. He wrote two epistles in the New Testament, [[First Epistle of Peter|1]] and [[Second Epistle of Peter|2 Peter]]. According to tradition, he was martyred in Rome under [[Emperor Nero]], crucified upside down, reflecting his deep commitment to his faith and mission. | ||
Being originally named Simon, Peter was one of Jesus Christ’s closest disciples and a key figure in the [[Early Christianity|early Christian church]]. He was a fisherman by trade before being called by Jesus to become a "fisher of men," a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of his leadership in spreading Christ's message. Peter is often depicted as a passionate and impulsive character, exemplified by his bold declaration of Jesus as the [[Messiah]] and his subsequent denial of Christ during the Passion. Despite his flaws, Peter was chosen by Jesus to have a crucial role in establishing and guiding the early Christian community. | |||
Peter's influence extended beyond the [[Gospel|Gospels]] into the formative years of the church. After [[Resurrection of Jesus|Jesus’ resurrection]] and [[Ascension of Jesus|ascension]], Peter emerged as a prominent leader, delivering powerful sermons and performing miracles, which helped to expand the Christian movement. His leadership is highlighted in the [[Acts of the Apostles]], where he plays a central role in pivotal events such as the conversion of Cornelius, which signifies the opening of the church to Gentiles. | |||
