John the Evangelist
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| - | [[Christianity]] has used [[symbolism]] from its very beginnings. Each [[saint]] has a story and a reason why he or she led an exemplary life. Symbols have been used to tell these stories throughout the history of the Church. A number of Christian [[saint]]s are traditionally represented by a symbol or [[Icon|iconic motif]] associated with their life, termed an attribute or [[emblem]], in order to identify them. The study of these forms part of [[iconography]] in [[Art history]]. They were particularly used so that the illiterate could recognize a scene, and to give each of the saints something of a personality in art. They are often carried in the hand by the saint. Attributes often vary with either time or geography, especially between [[Eastern Christianity]] and the West. Orthodox images more often contained inscriptions with the names of saints, so the Eastern repertoire of attributes is generally smaller than the Western. Many of the most prominent saints, like [[Saint Peter]] and Saint [[John the Evangelist]] can also be recognised by a distinctive facial type - as of course can [[Christ]]. In the case of later saints their actual historical appearance can also be used. Some attributes are general, like the [[Palm branch (symbol)|palm frond]] carried by [[martyr]]s. | + | '''Saint John the Evangelist''' (d. ''c''. 100; '''יוחנן''' "[[Tetragrammaton|The LORD]] is merciful", [[Standard Hebrew]] '''Yoḥanan''', [[Tiberian Hebrew]] '''Yôḥānān'''), or the '''Beloved Disciple''', is traditionally the name used to refer to the author of the [[Gospel of John]] and the [[First Epistle of John]]. Traditionally he has been identified with [[John the Apostle]]. The identification with the author of the [[Second Epistle of John|Second]] and [[Third Epistle of John]] and the author of the [[Book of Revelation]] is a long-held tradition (see [[John the Presbyter]] and [[John of Patmos]]). |
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| - | The use of a symbol in a work of art depicting a saint reminds people who is being shown and of their story. The following is a list of some of these attributes. | + | |
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Saint John the Evangelist (d. c. 100; יוחנן "The LORD is merciful", Standard Hebrew Yoḥanan, Tiberian Hebrew Yôḥānān), or the Beloved Disciple, is traditionally the name used to refer to the author of the Gospel of John and the First Epistle of John. Traditionally he has been identified with John the Apostle. The identification with the author of the Second and Third Epistle of John and the author of the Book of Revelation is a long-held tradition (see John the Presbyter and John of Patmos).
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