Eleazar ben Parta
Sanhedrist of the class of scribes. There are three Eleazars in the Sanhedrin corresponding to each of the classes: Eleazar ben Annas, in the class of the Sadducees, Eleazar the sympathizer in the class of the Elders, and Eleazar ben Parta, this one, in that of the scribes.
He is part of a hostile delegation that comes to the "Clear Water" to admonish Jesus for the presence of Aglae the prostitute in repentance. One of the five replies:
"'I am Samuel, the scribe; this is Sadoq, another scribe; and this is Eleazar, a well known and mighty Judaean; and this is Callascebona, the famous elder; and, finally, this is Nahum. Do you understand? Nahum!' the tone of his voice is really bombastic."[1]
He is the same one who, still in delegation, pursues Jesus condemned by the Sanhedrin as far as Samaria. He tries to prevent him from speaking to Lebonah.[2]
Apostolic Journey
He is one of those who display a tenacious hatred for Jesus.
His name
El'azar (Elhasça – Elassa) means "God has helped – God has done" – Historical reference: one of the sons of Aaron, successor to the priestly charge.
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Msgrs A. and J. Lemann, converted Jews, in their publication on the trial of Jesus Christ (1877) present a certain "Rabbi Eleazar ben Parta" as follows:
One of the most esteemed scribes of the Sanhedrin because of his learning, says the Talmud. Already very old when the destruction of the Temple occurred, he lived a few more years after this misfortune.