2. (Jewish Hist.) One of the party among the Jews, who
opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; -- called
also {Gaulonite}.
[1913 Webster]
3. A Christian in general; -- used as a term of reproach by Mohammedans and Pagans. --Byron. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Galilean — Gal i*le an, n. 1. A native or inhabitant of Galilee, the northern province of Palestine under the Romans. [1913 Webster] 2. (Jewish Hist.) One of the party among the Jews, who opposed the payment of tribute to the Romans; called also {Gaulonite} … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Zealots — A sect of Jews which originated with Judas the Gaulonite (Acts 5:37). They refused to pay tribute to the Romans, on the ground that this was a violation of the principle that God was the only king of Israel. They rebelled against the Romans,… … Easton's Bible Dictionary
SICA — non a secando, ut quibusdam visum, habet enim priorem productam, sed a Graeco ἥκη, quod ἐπιδορατίδα, αἰχμὴν, ἀκωκην, exponunt Grammatici; ferreus culter; Iustiniano dicitur Institut. l. 4. quem prolixius ita describit Iosephus Antiqq. Iudaic. l.… … Hofmann J. Lexicon universale
