Apostle

John

Ἰωάννης

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The beloved disciple, traditional author of the Gospel of John, the three letters, and Revelation.

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John, son of Zebedee, was called with his brother James among the first disciples. He reclined near Jesus at the Last Supper and was entrusted with Mary from the cross. Tradition credits him with the Gospel of John, the three letters, and Revelation: the Gospel opens with 'In the beginning was the Word' to proclaim Jesus' deity, and 1 John declares 'God is love' (1 John 4:8).

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How is John's Gospel different from the others?

John records fewer parables and exorcisms and more extended discourses and seven 'I am' sayings, opening with the prologue on the Word to stress Jesus' divinity.

How many books did John write?

Five books are traditionally attributed to him: the Gospel of John, 1, 2, and 3 John, and Revelation.

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