New Testament
Yochanan
John the Apostle
5 AD – 96 AD
The son of Zebedee, called with his brother James while mending nets (Mark 1:19-20). Late in life he was on the island of Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus, where he received the Revelation (Revelation 1:9).
Historical dating — generally accepted
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