Which John wrote the gospel?

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John the Evangelist, along with his brother James, was one of the 12 Apostles whom Jesus called to follow him. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome and was born in Galilee. He followed in his father's footsteps and became a fisherman. His mother was one of the women who looked after the followers of Jesus.

John was one of the disciples who were closest to Jesus during his ministry. He was the only disciple brave enough to not desert Jesus at his place of crucifixion. While dying on the cross, Jesus committed his mother to John's care.

John seems to have had a close friendship with Peter, and it was to them that the news of the empty tomb was conveyed. John was involved in the ministry of the early church, particularly to the churches in Asia Minor.

John is generally accepted as the writer if the Gospel of John, and he emphasized the deity of Christ, the incarnation, and the great 'I Am' statements were all made by him. His gospel stresses the importance of belief in Christ, and is a favorite among Christians. Frequently, it is the first Gospel translated into other languages. He also has the three epistles of John and the Book of Revelation attributed to him.