An informational overview of Thaddaeus and his eastern mission.
Biblical Context
Thaddaeus appears in apostolic lists.
A Missionary Associated With Edessa
Thaddaeus (also Jude) is linked to early Christian traditions in Edessa (modern ?anl?urfa). His story reflects the spread of Christianity into Syriac-speaking regions.
Archaeological Evidence
Edessa’s early Christian inscriptions and Syriac manuscripts preserve traditions of Thaddaeus’s ministry.
Bible Verses About Thaddaeus (Jude): Apostle of Edessa
Matthew 10:3 – Listed as Thaddaeus.
Luke 6:16 – Listed as Judas son of James.
John 14:22 – Question to Jesus.
Acts 1:13 – Listed among apostles.
Jude 1:1 – Letter attributed to Jude.
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