John the Apostle
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Summary
John the Apostle is a human biblical figure[1]. He was born on 11[2] in Bethsaida[3]. He died on 99[4] in Ephesus[5]. He worked as a fisher[6], theologian[7], mystic[8], and author[9]. He ranks in the top 2% of human biblical figure entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,035 views/month).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Turkey[11]
- Father: Zebedee[12]
- Mother: Salome[13]
- Country of citizenship: Ancient Rome[14]
- Ethnic group: Jewish people[15]
- Position held: apostle[16]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[17], Judaism[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Part of: Twelve Apostles[20], Boanerges[21]
- Commons category: John the Apostle[22]
- Canonization status: saint[23]
- Said to be the same as: John the Evangelist[24], John of Patmos[25], John the Presbyter[26], disciple whom Jesus loved[27], John, author of the epistles of John[28]
- Given name: Ioannis[29]
- Significant event: vision[30]
- Feast day: December 27[31], December 26[32]
- Topic's main category: Category:John the Apostle[33]
- Commons gallery: John[34]
- Allegiance: Judaea[35]
- Student of: historical Jesus[36], Jesus Christ[37]
- Manner of death: natural causes[38]
- Depicted by: Study of Clasped Hands (Hands of St John)[39]
- Partner in business or sport: St. James the Elder[40]
- Described by source: Bible Encyclopedia of Archimandrite Nicephorus[41], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[43], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[44], Pauly–Wissowa[45], The Catholic Encyclopedia[46], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[47], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[48], The American Cyclopædia[49], The New Student's Reference Work[50], New International Encyclopedia[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Aramaic[52]
- Present in work: Gospel of Matthew[53], Gospel of Mark[54], Gospel of Luke[55], Acts of the Apostles[56]
Body
Works and Contributions
Things named for John the Apostle include Jeremy Irons[57], a film actor[58], b. 1948[59], of United Kingdom[60], awarded the Donostia Award[61]; San Juan County[62], a county of Colorado[63], in United States[64], founded in 1864[65]; San Giovanni Evangelista[66], an abbey[67], in Italy[68], founded in 1510[69]; St. John's Cathedral[70], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[71], in Antigua and Barbuda[72], founded in 1845[73]; Russian Orthodox University[74]; St. John's Church in Tallinn[75]; Giovanni Guaita[76]; and St. John's Church[77].
Why It Matters
John the Apostle has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 134 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]
Works attributed to him include Apocryphon of John[80], a manuscript[81] and Revelation 4[82], a chapter of the Bible[83]. Entities named for him include Jeremy Irons[57], a film actor[58], b. 1948[59], of United Kingdom[60], awarded the Donostia Award[61]; San Juan County[62], a county of Colorado[63], in United States[64], founded in 1864[65]; San Giovanni Evangelista[66], an abbey[67], in Italy[68], founded in 1510[69]; St. John's Cathedral[70], an Anglican or Episcopal cathedral[71], in Antigua and Barbuda[72], founded in 1845[73]; Russian Orthodox University[74]; and St. John's Church in Tallinn[75].
FAQs
Where was John the Apostle born?
John the Apostle's place of birth was Bethsaida[3].
Where did John the Apostle die?
John the Apostle passed away in Ephesus[5].
Who were John the Apostle's parents?
John the Apostle's father was Zebedee[12]. John the Apostle's mother was Salome[13].
What did John the Apostle do for work?
John the Apostle worked as a fisher[6], theologian[7], mystic[8], and author[9].