McKay, David O. (David Oman) 1873-1970 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ancient Apostles" by David O. McKay is a religious educational text intended for Sunday School instruction written in the early 20th century. The work explores the lives and teachings of the chief Apostles of Christ, emphasizing their characteristics and experiences in order to inspire faith in its readers, particularly children. The book aims to develop moral character and understanding of the Gospel through engaging stories and descriptions of the Apostles' lives. The opening of the book introduces its purpose and structure, noting that it is designed to educate young members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints about the principal figures among Christ's Apostles. The preface encourages teachers to highlight the traits of these historical figures, which are intended to inspire students toward virtuous living. The early lessons focus on Peter, detailing his background, relationships, and the moments that shaped him as a leader and follower of Christ, illustrating how his encounters with Jesus influenced his character and faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-03-08 Produced by the Mormon Texts Project (http://mormontextsproject.org) Original publication data not identified Latter Day Saint churches Apostles BS BX Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54309 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54309 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134243.0 54309