St Bartholomew Apostle
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St Bartholomew Apostle
SAINT BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE in the background you can see him being flayed alive : and in the foreground he is carrying not only his skin but the knife which removed it
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Alive Apostle Back Ground Bartholomew Flayed Foreground Knife Removed Skin
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Saint Bartholomew the Apostle: A Martyr's Enduring Faith Saint Bartholomew the Apostle, one of the Twelve Disciples chosen by Jesus Christ, is depicted in this powerful and evocative image from the 1st century. In the background, we witness the gruesome scene of his martyrdom: Bartholomew is being flayed alive, with his skin being peeled off in strips. The instrument of his death, a knife, is still in his hand in the foreground, a testament to his unwavering faith even in the face of such unimaginable suffering. Bartholomew, also known as Nathanael or Nathaniel, was a humble and devout disciple. He was the first to recognize Jesus as the Messiah when he exclaimed, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel" (John 1:49). After the Resurrection, Bartholomew spread the Gospel throughout India, Armenia, and possibly other lands. His martyrdom, however, is shrouded in mystery. Tradition holds that he was sent to Armenia, where he was arrested, flayed alive, and then beheaded. The grisly scene depicted in this image is a reminder of the extreme lengths to which some early Christians were willing to go in their faith. Despite the horrors of his death, Saint Bartholomew's legacy endures. He is the patron saint of leatherworkers, butchers, and tanners, reflecting the connection between his martyrdom and his association with the materials of his execution. This haunting image serves as a poignant reminder of the depths of human suffering and the power of faith to transcend even the most unbearable pain.
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