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Thomas the Apostle

c. 12* – c. 72 · b. Galilee

* 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. Confessed the risen Christ as 'My Lord and my God' (John 20). Traditionally evangelized Parthia and India.

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Who was Thomas the Apostle?
Thomas the Apostle (?–72) — One of the Twelve. Confessed the risen Christ as 'My Lord and my God' (John 20). Traditionally evangelized Parthia and India.
Who taught Thomas the Apostle?
Jesus of Nazareth.

Sources for biography

  • Gospel of John 20:24-29 primary
  • Eusebius, Hist. Eccl. 3.1 primary

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