Bartholomew

Bartholomew [N] [E] [H]

(son of Tolmai ), one of the twelve apostles of Christ. ( Matthew 10:3 ; Mark 3:18 ; Luke 6:14 ; Acts 1:13 ) It has been not improperly conjectured that he is identical with Nathanael. ( John 1:45 ) ff. He is said to have preached the gospel in India, that is, probably, Arabia Felix, and according to some in Armenia.


[N] indicates this entry was also found in Nave's Topical Bible
[E] indicates this entry was also found in Easton's Bible Dictionary
[H] indicates this entry was also found in Hitchcock's Bible Names

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Bartholomew'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.