12: Bartholomew

 12: Bartholomew by ric gustafson

Bartholomew has been identified with Nathanael. Nathanael was a close friend of Philip. Nathanael was a disciple of John the Baptist. When Philip told his friend about Jesus, his response was can anything good come from Nazareth?". Philip and Nathanael went to meet Jesus. Jesus already knew his character. He asked Jesus, how do you know me?. Jesus replied I saw you under the fig tree. Nathanael praised Jesus as the Son of God and the King of Israel. 

Bartholomew's full name was Nathanael bar Tolmai from Cana. He was a fisherman. It was said that Bartholomew preached in Armenia. His primary work was in India. After trouble with King Polymius's brother Astriagis, Bartholomew was skinned alive and then crucified.

research help: ' the Twelve' by C. Bernard Ruffin

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