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The '''Burial of Stephen''' refers to an episode in the life of [[Stephen]] and the early Church, as narrated in [[Acts of Apostles]] (8:2). | The '''Burial of Stephen''' refers to an episode in the life of [[Stephen]] and the early Church, as narrated in [[Acts of Apostles]] (8:2). | ||
< See [[Stephen]] -- [[Nicodemus]] -- [[Gamaliel]] > | |||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
After stating that Paul of Tarsus "approved" the killing of Stephen, Acts refers to some "devout men" who buried Stephen and mourned his death. | After stating that [[Paul of Tarsus]] was among those who "approved" the killing of Stephen, Acts refers to some "devout men" who buried Stephen and mourned his death. | ||
Later Christian tradition would identify these unnamed men as [[Nicodemus]] and [[Gamaliel]]. | Later Christian tradition would identify these unnamed men as [[Nicodemus]] and [[Gamaliel]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:38, 3 February 2013
The Burial of Stephen refers to an episode in the life of Stephen and the early Church, as narrated in Acts of Apostles (8:2).
< See Stephen -- Nicodemus -- Gamaliel >
Overview
After stating that Paul of Tarsus was among those who "approved" the killing of Stephen, Acts refers to some "devout men" who buried Stephen and mourned his death.
Later Christian tradition would identify these unnamed men as Nicodemus and Gamaliel.
The Burial of Stephen in ancient sources
Acts of Apostles
Acts 8:2 (NRSV) -- [2] Devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation over him.
External links
Pages in category "Burial of Stephen (event)"
The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.