Nicodemus
Pharisee, biblical figure appearing in the Gospel of John
d. 1st century
Nicodemus is a New Testament figure venerated as a saint in a number of Christian traditions. He is depicted as a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin who is drawn to hear Jesus's teachings. Like Lazarus, Nicodemus is not mentioned in the synoptic Gospels, but only by John, who devotes more than half of Chapter 3 of his gospel and a few verses of Chapter 7 to Nicodemus; and, lastly, mentions him in Chapter 19.
Events
Commemorated
Places
- Judea death
- ancient Israel and Judah birth
How we know
Recorded as a historical figure.
- Gospel of John 2 claims — Nicodemus comes by night; Nicodemus speaks for the accused
- Gospel of Luke 1 claim — Entombment