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5 For we have found this man to be a public menace and one who instigates dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the [heretical] sect of the Nazarenes.

Passage themes

A slandered man — we have found this man a pestilent fellow
Accused of sedition — a mover of sedition among all the Jews throughout the world
The despised party — a ringleader of the sect
The name of Nazareth — of the Nazarenes

Notes and references

Inciting rebellion was a serious crime under Roman law.
The Romans had forbidden the establishment of any new religion.

About this book

Author: Luc · Written: ~ 65 et 80 ap. J.-C. · Reading time: ≈ 2h40 · Characters: Etienne, Barnabas, Philippe, Pierre, Paul, Corneille, Prisca (Priscille) et Aquilas, Lydie, Silas (Sylvain), Timothée, Jean Marc

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