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Bartholomew

c. 10* – c. 70 · b. Cana

* Date marked with an asterisk is a placeholder estimate (lifespan heuristic), not a sourced claim. Hover for the derivation.

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One of the Twelve, often identified with Nathanael. Tradition reports preaching in India and Armenia and martyrdom by flaying.

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Who was Bartholomew?
Bartholomew (?–70) — One of the Twelve, often identified with Nathanael. Tradition reports preaching in India and Armenia and martyrdom by flaying.
Who taught Bartholomew?
Jesus of Nazareth.

Sources for biography

  • Gospel of Matthew 10:3 primary
  • Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 5.10 primary

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