only of the bearers of the name in the New Testament. (1) A |
only of the bearers of the name in the New Testament. (1) A |
1 ff.). (2) A disciple at Damascus who figures in the story |
1 ff.). (2) A disciple at Damascus who figures in the story |
12-16.) (3) Son of Nedebaios (Jos. Ant. xx. 5. 2), a high |
12-16.) (3) Son of Nedebaios (Jos. Ant. xx. 5. 2), a high |
Initial text from 1911 encyclopedia -- Please update as needed |
Initial text from 1911 encyclopedia -- Please update as needed |
(1) A member of the first Christian community, who, with his wife Sapphira, was miraculously punished by Peter with sudden death for hypocrisy and falsehood (Acts v. 1-10; cf. Josh. vii. 1 ff.).
(2) A disciple at Damascus who figures in the story of the conversion and baptism of Paul (Acts ix. 10-17, xxh. 12-16.)
(3) Son of Nedebaios (Jos. Ant. xx. 5. 2), a high priest who presided during the trial of Paul at Jerusalem and Caesarea (Acts xxiii. 2, xxiv. 1-5). He officiated as high priest from about A.D. 47 to 59. Quadratus, governor of Syria, accused him of being responsible for acts of violence. He was sent to Rome for trial (A.D. 52), but was acquitted by the emperor Claudius. Being a friend of the Romans, he was murdered by the people at the beginning of the Jewish war.