Jonathan ben Uziel, the Sanhedrist
Sanhedrist of the scribe class. He is a Pharisee from the plain of Ashkelon, descendant of Simon the Just. He confronts the apostolic group who, hungry, are eating ears of grain on the day of the Sabbath. "The Sabbath was made for man," Jesus replies to him.[1] He joins the clan of Sanhedrists hostile to Jesus.
His disciple Samuel, sent to arrest Jesus, will convert.[2]
Character and Appearance
Drawling voice.
Apostolic Journey
Jesus predicts to him that they will meet again after his passion.
His Name
Probably the same origin as Jonathan: "The Lord has given." Historical reference: the son of Saul, great friend of David.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
GRM 217 GRM 542 GRM 546 GRM 561 GRM 588
Learn More About This Character
It should be noted that in "Jesus in His Time," Daniel-Rops mentions, as a probable member of the Sanhedrin, a Jonathan ben Azziel, disciple of Hillel, who would have lived, according to the Talmud, 500 years. Author of very remarkable Chaldean paraphrases on the Pentateuch and the prophets, he is said to have removed Daniel from the rank of prophets because he foretold Jesus-Christ.
Notes and references
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