Storytelling is as ancient as humanity, and Jesus was a master of the art. Forty of His parables are presented here with a fresh simplicity, bringing our minds to greater understanding and our hearts to deeper openness.

This sequel to "The Greatest Story Ever Told" follows the turbulent adventures of the apostles Paul, Peter, and James after the crucifixion of Christ in their struggle to spread the Good News to the world. Faithfully based on the scriptures of the "Acts" and the "Epistles," this saga of kings and jailers, of far voyages and shipwreck, of strange miracles and escapes and ultimate martyrdom, has inspired and touched generations of readers. It is a story that is timeless.
"A magnificent book and the most inspiring reading that has come my way for a long time."
--A.J. Cronin
"A lucid, deeply moving account of the first century of the Christian era. Fulton Oursler has re-created the life of the early Church with noble simplicity and profound understanding."
--Laurence J. McGinley, S.J., Past President of Fordham University
"Multitudes of people will rejoice in this book... the] story is told with wonderful and convincing simplicity."
--"Chicago Tribune"