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Show HOW THE APOSTLES DIED. Peter was crucified at Rome, and at his own request, with his head downward. Andrew was crucified by being bound to a cross with cords, on which he hung two days, exhorting the people until he expired. James the Great was beheaded by order of Herod, of Jerusalem. James the Less was thrown from a pinnacle, then stoned, and finally killed with a fuller's club. Phillip was bound and hanged against a pillar. Bartholomew was flayed to death by command of a barbarous king. Mathew was killed by a halberd. Thomas, while at prayer, was shot with a shower of lances, and afterward run through the body with a lance. Simon was crucified. Thaddeus was cruelly put to death. The manner of Matthia's death is uncertain. One says he was stoned, then beheaded; another says he was crucified. Judas Iscariot fell and his bowels gushed out. John died a natural death. Paul was beheaded by order of Nero. |
