John The Evangelist (Noun)
Meaning
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- John the Evangelist is often depicted in art as an eagle, symbolizing his role as the writer of the Gospel of John.
- The Gospel of John is traditionally attributed to John the Evangelist, who is believed to have written it in the late 1st century.
- John the Evangelist is also thought to have written the three Epistles of John, which are letters to early Christian communities.
- According to Christian tradition, John the Evangelist was exiled to the island of Patmos, where he wrote the Book of Revelation.
- John the Evangelist is often referred to as the "beloved disciple" in the Gospel of John, which is thought to be a reference to himself.