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St. John the Apostle: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Saint John the Divine • Saint John the Evangelist
Flourished c.1 - c.100
Notable Works Gospel According to John • Revelation to John • Letters of John

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Plaque with St. John the Evangelist
Lindisfarne Gospels
Manuscript illumination
Taddeo Gaddi
Revelation to John
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