Category:Bartholomew (subject)
Bartholomew was a follower of Jesus of Nazareth, one of the Twelve Apostles.
< Events : Choosing of the Twelve -- Gathering of the Twelve in Jerusalem -- Martyrdom of Bartholomew -- Relics of Bartholomew >
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Overview
Nothing is known about this disciple of Jesus of Nazareth, except that according to the Gospels of Mark, Matthew, and Luke-Acts, he was one of the Twelve.
Later Christian Tradition
Christian tradition presented Bartholomew preaching in India, or in other countries, such as Mesopotamia, Persia, Egypt, Armenia, Lycaonia, Phrygia, and on the shores of the Black Sea.
He was said to be martyred at Albanopolis, Armenia, being beheaded or skinned alive. His supposed relics are preserved in the church of St. Bartholomew-in-the-Island, at Rome, as well as in other locations (see Relics of Bartholomew)
As Bartholomew is associated with Philip, since the 9th century he has been identified with Nathaniel, who is also mentioned in the Gospel of John in association with Philip (John 1:45-51; 21:2).
Bartholomew, in ancient sources
Gospel of Mark
Mark 3:18 -- Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Cananaean,
Gospel of Matthew
Matt 10:3 -- Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus;
Gospel of Luke
Luke 6:14 -- Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew,
Acts of Apostles
Acts 1:13 -- And when they had entered, they went up to the upper room, where they were staying, Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot and Judas the son of James.
Bartholomew in literature & the arts
- Bartholomew (arts) -- survey of fictional works
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References
- Bartholomew / Michael J. Wilkins / In: The Anchor Bible Dictionary (1992 Freedman), dictionary, 1:615
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