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Simon Zelotes

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Simon Ze·lo·tes  (z-ltz) or Simon the Canaanite First century a.d.
In the New Testament, one of the 12 Apostles. Although nothing certain is known of his life, he is thought to have been a member of the Zealots.

Simon Zelotes [zɪˈləʊtiːz]
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(Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Saint. one of the 12 apostles, who had probably belonged to the Zealot party before becoming a Christian (Luke 6:15). Owing to a misinterpretation of two similar Aramaic words he is also, but mistakenly, called the Canaanite (Matthew 10:4). Feast day: Oct. 28 or May 10
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Noun1.Simon Zelotes - one of the twelve Apostles (first century)Simon Zelotes - one of the twelve Apostles (first century)


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In the opinion of Pound's narrator, Simon Zelotes, "They'll no' get Him a' in a book I think, though they write it cunningly.
 
 
 
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