any of the original 12 disciples called by Jesus to preach the gospel: Simon
Peter, the brothers James and
John, Andrew,
Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew,
Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, Thaddaeus, Simon the
Zealot,
Judas Iscariot.
—Random House 2nd Edition Unabridged (Miracles Glossary) Final approval 10.11.89