• ADA005 The choice of Matthias

    Analysis of Acts 1.15-26, which recounts the election of Matthias to replace Judas Iscariot. Peter, the natural spokesman of the disciples, bases the need for this replacement on the Psalms. The apostolic criteria are specified: to have followed Jesus since his baptism and to be a witness of his resurrection. Matthias is finally designated by lot after prayer, restoring the college of the Twelve, a symbol of the twelve tribes of Israel.

    Matthew 10.1-4 (King James Version) :
    And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
    King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org
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Further reading
  • ANN022 The choosing of the apostles

    This article explores Jesus' choice of the twelve apostles, highlighting the symbolic importance of the number twelve. It details the careful selection of the apostles and the impact…

  • ANN032 Judas Iscariot, One of the Twelve

    Judas Iscariot, famous for his betrayal, is examined in this article, which explores his selection as one of the twelve apostles and the theological implications…

  • ANN047 Origins of the 12 apostles

    The appendix ANN047 studies the origin of the twelve apostles on the basis of the four canonical lists (Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts). It analyzes the convergences and divergences between…