Both Uses of
apostle
in
Angels & Demons
- They were the words spoken by Jesus when he chose Peter as his first apostle.†
Chpt 117-118 *
- They were pointing to the uppermost level of the basilica, the rooftop terrace, where huge statues of Christ and his apostles watched over the crowd.†
Chpt 123-124 *
Definitions:
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(apostle as in: an apostle for the cause) an enthusiastic early supporter of a cause or reform
or:
any important Christian missionary -- especially the first to a country or region
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(Apostle as in: chosen by Jesus) Christianity: one of the original 12 disciples (followers) chosen by Jesus Christ to preach his gospel