I know that all the apostles, except Judas Iscariot (who hung self), and John, the beloved were martyred for their faith. But I've heard that the emperor Domitian had John boiled in a vat of oil that did not affect him (like the 3 hebrew boys in the firey furnace who were not burned by the fire). Is this historically accurate? Did God save him from the boiling oil?
2007-06-19 19:35:04 · 6 answers · asked by connie 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I understand that was the case. I think that it would have been amazing and wonderful, and relieving to see. But the account of Polycarp was supposed to be well documented too. Did you check that one out too?
2007-06-19 19:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to the following website, "tradition" says that is what happened, re the boiling oil. If he survived it, it certainly looks like it was God's protection. After that he was exiled to the island of Patmos, where he wrote the Book of Revelation.
2007-06-19 20:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by Friend 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is an account of someone being bolied in oil............I think it was Paul or John. Not sure of the source. But the Lord does preserve many and could have done that.
2007-06-19 19:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by K in Him 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All i got sy amen and amen praise the lord with all power
2007-06-19 19:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by rnd1938 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
do you think anyone that was there and saw it in person will
be here to let you know?
How else would you be able to tell if it is "historically accurate"
or not?
2007-06-19 19:38:18 · answer #5 · answered by bubbadaguy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Is that in the bible? then be careful with that lie
2007-06-19 19:38:11 · answer #6 · answered by moises8116 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋