Zacharias

• ANCIENT SOURCES: see Zechariah the Priest (sources)
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According to the Christian and Islamic tradition, Zechariah the Priest was the father of John the Baptist.

Overview

Zechariah is mentioned only in the Gospel of Luke. He is introduced as a priest from the division of Abijah and the husband of Elizabeth. The miraculous birth of their son, John the Baptist, was announced to Zechariah by the Angel Gabriel in the Temple. Zechariah was in disbelief as he and his wife were both very old. As a punishment he lost his voice until the birth of his son.

Zechariah the Priest in ancient sources

• See Zechariah the Priest (sources)

References

• / [[]] / In: Dictionary of New Testament Background (2000 Evans & Porter), dictionary,

• / [[]] / In: The Anchor Bible Dictionary (1992 Freedman), dictionary,

External links

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