john the divine
Definition
Proper noun: - John the Divine: A traditional title for John the Apostle, a disciple of Jesus Christ. He is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of John, three New Testament epistles (1 John, 2 John, 3 John), and the Book of Revelation in the Christian Bible. The title "the Divine" highlights his association with profound theological and spiritual writings.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The mosaic depicts John the Divine receiving his vision on the island of Patmos.
- Scholars have long debated the authorship of the texts attributed to John the Divine.
Advanced Usage
- The title "John the Divine" is often used in formal, historical, or theological contexts to refer specifically to the apostle in his role as the purported author of the Johannine literature. It distinguishes him from other New Testament figures named John, such as John the Baptist.
- The feast day of John the Divine is celebrated in many Christian traditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Saint John the Evangelist: Another common title for the same figure, emphasizing his role as a Gospel writer.
- John the Apostle: A title focusing on his role as one of the twelve original disciples.
- John the Theologian: A title used particularly in Eastern Christian traditions, similar in meaning to "the Divine."
Synonyms
- Saint John
- John the Evangelist
- Beloved Disciple (a term used in the Gospel of John itself)
Related Phrases and Idioms
- While there are no common phrasal verbs or idioms using the exact phrase "John the Divine," the figure is central to many theological idioms, such as "Johannine literature" (referring to the body of work traditionally ascribed to him).
Noun
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(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally said to be the author of the 4th Gospel and three epistles and the book of Revelation
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