[malakhi]

I hold the same standard in believing that the Apostles died in the manner they did as do in believing God created Adam and Eve, the great flood occurred

On what basis? I'm genuinely curious.

[PigRigger]

Belief that the Apostle's died as Martyr's is more "historically" credible than the earth being created in seven days or the earth being covered entirely in water.

Only faith can answer the latter two.

Faith and historical documentation of the persecution of the early Christians leads me to conclude the other.