Disciple
In the Jewish tradition, disciples (in Greek: mathetes) are necessary for passing on and explaining the Torah. Jewish scholars had schools of disciples, as did John the Baptist
Who Are the Disciples?
The disciples in the Gospels had two different functions:
- There is a historical aspect. The Gospels describe how Jesus gathers his disciples and how they respond to his words and actions.
- At the same time, the disciples also symbolise ordinary believers in the community. They are an example for believers to show them how to follow Jesus or, in some cases, how not to.
Related Bible passages
Mark 1.16 - Mark 1.20 Matthew 4.18 - Matthew 4.22 Luke 5.1 - Luke 5.11 John 1.35 - John 1.51Read more?
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