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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.

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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.

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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.


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.


Where does the New Testament actually say that John was blind on the isle of Patmos?

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.AnswerAs far as the NT reveals, No; there's no scriptural reason to think that the apostle John was blinded on Patmos.


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.


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.


Was Jacob exiled to Patmos?

Yes, according to tradition, the Apostle John was exiled to the island of Patmos, not Jacob. John was exiled there for his Christian beliefs and later wrote the Book of Revelation while on the island.


What island was the apostle john on when he wrote revelation?

John was on the island of Patmos "Revelation 1:[9] I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ."


Who is John from Patmos?

St. John of Patmos was a legendary person deemed to have written The Revelation (Apocalypse) after the year 100, in Patmos island. Now you can visit the so-called cave of St. John and a great monastery builded around the year 1000.


Where was revelations written?

The island of Patmos.


Other names for John of Patmos?

John the Theologian, John the Revelator, etc.