History | Ancient History on Instagram: "Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, is often identified with Nathanael, the man whom Jesus described as “an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit.” Little is known about his early life, but tradition holds that after Christ’s resurrection, Bartholomew traveled widely to spread the Christian faith, preaching in regions such as India, Mesopotamia, and Armenia. His missionary work was marked by courage and unwavering convict