Alexander the Sanhedrist
This Sadducee, from the priestly class, appears only at the funeral of Lazarus where he is mentioned, without further information.[1]
However, he is known from the Acts of the Apostles which mention as judges of Peter and John: "Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all who were of the priestly family."[2]
His Name[edit | edit source]
Alexander comes from the Greek "defender of men" – Historical: Reference to Alexander the Great.
Where is he mentioned in the work?[edit | edit source]
This character is part of the Secondary Characters, mentioned less than 10 times, but known from the New Testament or other historical sources.GRM 546
Learn more about this character[edit | edit source]
Flavius Josephus mentions him. He reports that he later became "alabarch," that is, the chief magistrate of the Jews in Alexandria. He was very wealthy, since King Herod Agrippa borrowed two hundred thousand silver coins from him.[3]
His son, abandoning the Jewish faith, allied himself with Vespasian and then Titus during the siege of Jerusalem in 70.
Notes and references[edit | edit source]
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