John of Patmos
Saint John of Patmos | |
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 John on Patmos, by Alonso Cano (c. 1640) | |
| Seer, Theologian, Eagle of Patmos | |
| Died | Patmos (?) |
| Venerated in | Christianity (usually identified with John the Evangelist or John the Apostle or both) |
| Feast | December 27 - Roman Catholic (as John the Evangelist) |
| Attributes | Depicted sitting on the Isle of Patmos |
| Major works | Book of Revelation |
John of Patmos is the name given, in the Book of Revelation, as the author of the apocalyptic text that is traditionally canonized in the New Testament. According to the text of Revelation, John is living on the Greek island of Patmos, where by some, he is considered to be in exile.[1][2]
In Christian denominations, John of Patmos is regarded as a prophet and a saint who receives divine revelation. He has been referred to as John the Divine, John the Revelator, John the Theologian, Eagle of Patmos[3] and John the Seer.
Book of Revelation
According to the text in Revelation, John of Patmos is instructed to write to the Seven Churches of Asia. Traditionally, this named author is believed to be the same person as both John the apostle of Jesus and John the author of the Fourth Gospel. The early 2nd century writer, Justin Martyr, was the first to equate the author of Revelation with John the Apostle.[4] However, some biblical scholars now contend that these were separate individuals.[5][6]
John the Presbyter, an obscure figure in the early church, has also been identified with the seer of the Book of Revelation by such authors as Eusebius of Caesarea and Jerome.
Island of Patmos
John is considered to be exiled to Patmos, undergoing a time of persecution under Roman rule. Revelation 1:9 states: “I, John, both your brother and companion in tribulation... was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.” Adela Collins, a theologian at the University of Notre Dame, writes:
- "Early tradition says that John was banished to Patmos by the Roman authorities. This tradition is credible because banishment was a common punishment used during the Imperial period for a number of offenses. Among such offenses were the practices of magic and astrology. Prophecy was viewed by the Romans as belonging to the same category, whether Pagan, Jewish, or Christian. Prophecy with political implications, like that expressed by John in the book of Revelation, would have been perceived as a threat to Roman political power and order. Three of the islands in the Sporades were places where political offenders were banished." (Pliny Natural History 4.69-70; Tacitus Annals 4.30)[7]
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References
- ^ Souvay, Charles. "Patmos." The Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol. 11. New York: Robert Appleton Company, 1911. 12 Jan. 2009
- ^ Phillips, J. B. "Book 27 - Book of Revelation". 12 January 1962. People, Places, Customs, Concepts, Journeys - the New Testament with integrated notes and maps 1962.
- ^ "?". Archived from the original on 5 May 2007. Retrieved 15 September 2007.
- ^ Justin Martyr, Dialogue with Trypho, 81.4
- ^ Harris, Stephen L., Understanding the Bible. Palo Alto: Mayfield. 1985. p. 355
- ^ Ehrman, Bart D. (2004). The New Testament: A Historical Introduction to the Early Christian Writings. New York: Oxford. p. 468. ISBN 0-19-515462-2.
- ^ Adela Collins. "Patmos." Harper's Bible Dictionary. Paul J. Achtemeier, gen. ed. San Francisco: Harper & Row, 1985. p755.
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