The story of Bartholomew
Bartholomew the Apostle, also known as Nathaniel, is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is mentioned in the New Testament as being present at the Last Supper and is mentioned in the list of apostles in the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark. He is believed to have preached the gospel in several countries, including India, and is considered a patron saint of India. Not much is known about Bartholomew's life and ministry, but he is remembered for his devotion to spreading the gospel message and for his unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
Name meaning
The name Bartholomew is of Aramaic origin and means "son of Talmai." In the Bible, Bartholomew is one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and he is often identified with Nathanael, who appears in the Gospel of John. The name is derived from "bar-Tolmai," with "bar" meaning "son" in Aramaic, and "Tolmai" or "Talmai" being a personal name, which itself is thought to mean "furrowed" or "ploughman" in Hebrew. Bartholomew has been a relatively traditional and historical name, used in many cultures and languages over centuries.
Name origin
Hebrew
Role
Apostle
First mention
Matthew 10:3
Appearances in the Bible
4 mentions
In Hebrew
ברתולומיאו