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Zealot

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

One of a fanatical Jewish sect, which prevailed in the time of our Lord. In the New Testament, this name is given to one of our Lord's Apostles, namely, ST. SIMON (which see).

Bibliography Information
Miller, William James. Entry for 'Zealot'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​z/zealot.html. 1901.