JESUS CHRIST was crucified on Good Friday after being betrayed by one of his 12 disciples, Judas Iscariot, but did the biblical figure, who has become synonymous with treachery, actually exist?

Of the original 12, only Judas died a shameful death, taking his own life after betraying Jesus for money (see Matthew 27:3-5). Both the Bible and early church records indicate all the rest died ...

Later Christian writings, however, do record some stories about the last years of the 12 disciples and other early followers of Jesus. Thomas, for example, may have gone to India to preach the Gospel.

TEACHER: Today, we are learning about the disciples of Jesus Christ. The Christian Bible teaches that Jesus had twelve disciples, also known as apostles . That means they were his closest followers.

The disciples. Nobody knows for sure just how long Jesus' ministry, teaching and travelling throughout the Holy Land, lasted. Some say three years, others as little as one. That Christianity grew ...