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Galilaean

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Gal·i·le·an also Gal·i·lae·an  (gl-ln)
n.
1. A native or inhabitant of Galilee.
2. A Christian.
3. Jesus.
adj.
Of or relating to Galilee or its people.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Galilaean - an inhabitant of Galilee (an epithet of Jesus Christ)
denizen, dweller, habitant, inhabitant, indweller - a person who inhabits a particular place
Adj.1.Galilaean - of or relating to Galilee or its inhabitants


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This may have influenced the last pagan emperor, Julian (361-363), whose pamphlet Against the Galilaeans has a strong Old Testament focus.
And Jesus, answering, said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
This, by the way, would later give Ibsen the inspiration for one of his most rarely produced plays, Emperor and Galilaean.
 
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