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Evangelist — Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A Definition

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GCSE Religious Studies · key term

Evangelist

Definition

One of the four Gospel writers: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

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Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

Specification 4.6, 4.4 · Paper 1, Paper 2

An eagle can symbolise Jesus’ divine nature. It is also the symbol of John, one of the four evangelists, or Gospel writers. Its meaning therefore depends partly on its surroundings: an eagle beside symbols of the other Gospel writers identifies John.
Revise: Symbolism and Imagery
Revise: Symbolism and Imagery

Edexcel Religious Studies A past papers

Exam tips

1
Learn all four evangelist pairings: Matthew—winged human or angel; Mark—lion; Luke—ox; John—eagle.

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