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Where does the New Testament actually say that John was blind on the isle of Patmos?
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Because the author of the Book of Revelation identified himself as 'John', the book was once attributed to the apostle John. However, scholars say that he is most unlikely to have been the real author, and for this reason now refer to the uthor of Revelation as John of Patmos. The fanciful tradition that the apostle John was boiled in oil then exiled to Patmos was needed in order to get him to Patmos so that he could write the book there. Since this John was not the author, we do not need the oil, nor the exile. Without all these punishments, there is no reason to imagine John of Patmos as being blinded.
AnswerAs far as the NT reveals, No; there's no scriptural reason to think that the apostle John was blinded on Patmos.Wiki User
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It was once thought, although not universally, that the writer of the Book of Revelation, who gave his name as John, was actually the apostle John. New Testament scholars long ago discarded this notion as implausible. To distinguish this author from the author of John's Gospel, they refer to him as John of Patmos.
The New Testament never says that John of Patmos was blind. In fact, Revelation 1:12 suggests otherwise: "And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks." Even in a dream, a blind person would be unlikely to speak so casually of turning to see someone speaking to him.
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Was John of Patmos blind when He was writing the Book Of Revelation?
Even if only allegorically, John speaks of the things he 'sees' in heaven, as if being able to see was normal and usual for him. There is no suggestion anywhere in the Book of Revelation that John of Patmos was blind.
Biblical allusion of As John to Patmos?
A citation from the New Testament: Revelation, 1:9: "I, John, both your brother and companion in tribulation... was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ......"
Who wrote apocalypse or revelation in the new testament when and where?
The Apocalypse or Revelation was written by John of Patmos around 95 AD on the Greek island of Patmos. It is the final book of the New Testament and contains prophetic visions about the end times, judgment, and the ultimate victory of good over evil.
Why was John of Patmos blind?
There are various theories about why John of Patmos was believed to be blind, but there is not conclusive evidence to support any of them. Some theories suggest it could have been due to old age, illness, or physical trauma. The exact reason is uncertain and remains a topic of debate among scholars.
Who was the John on the isle of patmos?
John the disciple was banished to the isle of Patmos.
Was John blind when he wrote Revelation?
A:We know nothing about John of Patmos apart from his authorship of the Book of Revelation, but presumably he was able to see, in order to be able to write. Because the author of the Book of Revelation identified himself as 'John', the book was once attributed to the apostle John. However, scholars say that he is most unlikely to have been the real author, and for this reason now refer to the uthor of Revelation as John of Patmos. The fanciful tradition that the apostle John was boiled in oil then exiled to Patmos was needed in order to get him to Patmos so that he could write the book there. Since this John was not the author, we do not need the oil, nor the exile. Without all these punishments, there is no reason to imagine John of Patmos as being blinded.
When was Vision of St. John on Patmos created?
Vision of St. John on Patmos was created in 1522.
Is revelation part of new testement or old testement?
The book of Revelations is the last book of the new testament, it is written by the apostle John , when in exile on the island of Patmos.
When was John author of the Book of Revelation removed from Patmos?
A:John of Patmos is entirely unknown outside his authorship of the Book of Revelation, therefore we do not know whether he left Patmos or continued to live there until his death. The book is generally dated to late in the first century, suggesting that he continued to consider this island to be his home until that time and probably for some time afterwards. The early Church Fathers decided late in the second century that John was actually the apostle John and that he was exiled to Patmos, but modern scholars say this was not the case. For that reason, he is now commonly referred to as John of Patmos, to distinguish him from the apostle John or the evangelist who wrote John's Gospel.
When did john write revelation from the isle of patmos?
The book of Revelations was written by John on the island of Patmos roughly in the year 90.A.D.
The father of John of Patmos is?
It is not definitively known who the father of John of Patmos was, as there is limited historical information available about his personal life and background.
What was john in when he was writing the book of revelation?
He didn't write it It was written after his death.Answer:The New Testament doesn't provide the ages of any of the apostles at any point, so the answer to your question is unknowable from scripture.
