The Apostle Andrew

Andrew is the brother of the apostle Peter. Andrew was born at Bethsaida on the Sea of Galilee. Since he was a Jew, it is likely that Andrew was not his given name, but no Hebrew or Aramaic name is recorded for him.

Like their father, Andrew and Peter were also fishermen on the Sea of Galilee. In fact, the apostles Andrew, Peter, James and John were all partners in a fishing business prior to being called by Jesus to follow Him.

Tradition has it that when Andrew was martyred, he hung upon the cross for three days, suffering great pain yet speaking to any who would listen of the love of Jesus.

Despite the fact that Andrew was the first of the apostles to follow Jesus, not much has been published about him, and most of what has been written is no longer in print or in stock. You may be able to find something used from an Amazon.com bookseller.