John the Evangelist

Author of the Gospel of John; traditionally identified with John the Apostle of Jesus, John of Patmos (author of Revelation), and John the Presbyter

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Lived 10–98, aged 88

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10–98
Aged 88

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Updated 2026-05-29

Credited with writing the Gospel of John, though scholars still can't agree if he's the same guy as John the Apostle or John of Patmos. Early Christianity's most ambiguous authorship question.

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John the Evangelist is the name traditionally given to the author of the Gospel of John. Christians have traditionally identified him with John the Apostle, John of Patmos, and John the Presbyter, although there is no consensus on how many of these may actually be the same individual.

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