Eleazar ben Parta
Sanhédriste 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 "Belle-Water" to admonish Jesus for the presence of Aglae the prostitute in repentance. One of the five replies: "I am Samuel the scribe; this one, the other scribe, Sadoq, and that one the Jew Eleazar, very well known and influential; that other one is Callascebona (Calba Scheboua) the elder; and this last one to finish, Nahum. Got it? Nahum!" and the tone is quite emphatic.[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
As we can see, 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El'azar (Elhasça – Elassa) means "God has helped – God has done" – Historical reference: one of the sons of Aaron, successor to the priestly charge.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
EMV 123 EMV 570
Learn more about this character
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.