John the Elder, also known as John the Evangelist, was the only apostle to die of natural causes. After witnessing Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, John helped spread Christianity by preaching with the other apostles who had overcome their fear. He is traditionally credited as the author of the Book of Revelation, which describes his apocalyptic visions that helped early Christians endure persecution.
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The spread of Christianity from the resurrection to the death of John the Elder
John the Elder, also known as John the Evangelist, was the only apostle to die of natural causes. After witnessing Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, John helped spread Christianity by preaching with the other apostles who had overcome their fear. He is traditionally credited as the author of the Book of Revelation, which describes his apocalyptic visions that helped early Christians endure persecution.
John the Elder, also known as John the Evangelist, was the only apostle to die of natural causes. After witnessing Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, John helped spread Christianity by preaching with the other apostles who had overcome their fear. He is traditionally credited as the author of the Book of Revelation, which describes his apocalyptic visions that helped early Christians endure persecution.
THE DEATH OF JOHN THE ELDER By Miguel Ortiz Fernández JOHN THE ELDER • Also known as John the Evangelist, John of Patmos, John the Elder and the Beloved Disciple • The only apostle who died because of natural causes • He was first a disciple of John the Baptist • John alone among the Apostles remained near Jesus at the foot of the cross on Calvary BOOK OF REVELATIO N AFTER RESURRECTION • The apostles stopped fearing and began to preach REFERENCES • McGrath James F. (n.d.) Which John? The Elder, the Seer, and the Apostle https://www.bibleodyssey.org/en/people/related-articles/which-john • Bible (n.d.) Book of Revelation https://www.biblestudytools.com/revelation/