The Gospel of Luke tells the story of a Pharisee with this name who invites Jesus to eat in his house but is rebuked for his lack of hospitality. That character is sometimes conflated with a leper of this name who appears in Matthew and Mark as a homeowner in Bethany. The apostle with this name is generally depicted carrying a saw because tradition
The Gospel of Luke tells the story of a Pharisee with this name who invites Jesus to eat in his house but is rebuked for his lack of hospitality. That character is sometimes conflated with a leper of this name who appears in Matthew and Mark as a homeowner in Bethany. The apostle with this name is generally depicted carrying a saw because tradition holds he was martyred by being sawed in half. That apostle was known as (*) "the Zealot." This name is attributed to the native of Cyrene who was forced by the Romans to carry the cross to the crucifixion. Another man with this name offered to buy the powers of the Holy Spirit from the apostles, lending his name to the practice of purchasing church offices. For 10 points, give this name of a "Magus," which was also the original name of Saint Peter.
The Gospel of Luke tells the story of a Pharisee with this name who invites Jesus to eat in his house but is rebuked for his lack of hospitality.