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Bio Summary

תְּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma) / ΘωμᾶςSincere apostle who struggled with doubts, but declared Jesus as Lord and God; Traditions present him as a missionary to India.

Birth

w. 1 AD

Death

w. 72 AD

Family

apelido: Didimotradição: Founded communities in India

Key Events

  • Willingness to die with Jesus (John 11)
  • Question the path (John 14)
  • Encounter with the resurrected Christ
  • Confession: 'My Lord and my God'
  • Mission in the East

Key Verse

"Tome answered him: My Lord, and my God!"

Character Traits

HonestyCourageSearch for evidenceDelivery

Historical Locations

JerusalemGalileeIndia

Life Lessons

  • Sincere doubts can lead us to profound confessions
  • Jesus welcomes questioners and reveals himself
  • Mature faith produces bold mission
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