Knowra John the Apostle John the Apostle John the Apostle was one of Jesus’s twelve apostles. Christian tradition identifies him as the author of the Gospel of John, three New Testament letters, and Revelation.
Gospel of John : The fourth canonical Gospel, presenting Jesus’s life and teachings through distinctive discourses and signs. Christian tradition attributes this Gospel to John, though its authorship remains debated.
Jesus : A Jewish teacher and preacher in first-century Galilee and Judea, central to Christianity. John is presented in the Gospels as one of Jesus’s closest followers.
Twelve Apostles : The group of twelve followers whom Jesus appointed as apostles in the New Testament. John’s identity as an apostle begins with his membership in this group.
Johannine community : A scholarly hypothesis for the early Christian group associated with the Gospel and letters of John. The community model helps explain shared language without requiring a single author.
First Epistle of John : A New Testament letter emphasizing love, truth, obedience, and belief in Jesus as the Christ. Tradition associates this letter with John and its theological community.
James, son of Zebedee : One of Jesus’s twelve apostles and the brother of John, son of Zebedee. The Gospels repeatedly pair John with his brother James.
Sons of Zebedee : James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were among Jesus’s earliest called disciples. This family designation distinguishes John from other New Testament figures with the same name.
Authorship of the Gospel of John : The historical question of who composed and edited the fourth canonical Gospel. The Gospel’s text does not directly name John the Apostle as its author.
Second Epistle of John : A brief New Testament letter warning against teachers who deny Jesus Christ came in the flesh. Its author calls himself the Elder, a title later linked to John.
Peter the Apostle : A leading disciple of Jesus who became a central figure in the early Christian movement. Gospel narratives often place Peter and John together in key episodes.
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