The Apostle: A Drama in Three Acts - Paperback

by George Moore (Author)

The Apostle is a three-act drama written by George Moore, first published in 1911. The play tells the story of a man named Peter, who is known as the Apostle, and his journey to spread Christianity throughout the world. Peter is portrayed as a conflicted and complex character, struggling with his faith and his desire for power and influence. As he travels from place to place, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including persecution, betrayal, and temptation. Along the way, he also meets other important figures in the Christian faith, including Mary Magdalene and Paul. The play explores themes of faith, power, and human nature, and offers a unique perspective on the life of one of the most important figures in Christian history. With its richly drawn characters and powerful themes, The Apostle is a thought-provoking and engaging work of drama that continues to resonate with readers today.1911. Irish novelist, playwright, poet and critic, George Moore has written a drama about Christ and Paul meeting in an Essene monastery twenty-five years after the Crucifixion. The volume also contains A Prefatory Letter on Reading the Bible for the First Time. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.