Category:Burial of Stephen (event)
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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).
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.
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)"
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