Nazarene (Noun)
Meaning 1
An early name for any Christian.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The early followers of Jesus were often referred to as Nazarenes by the Romans and other non-Christians.
- In the 1st century, the term Nazarene was used to describe anyone who followed the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
- The apostle Paul was initially persecuted by the Jewish authorities for being a Nazarene, but later became a prominent leader among them.
- The Nazarenes were a minority group within the Jewish community, but their message of love and redemption resonated with many.
- As the Christian movement grew, the term Nazarene became less commonly used, but it remains an important part of the history of the early Christian church.
Meaning 2
A member of a group of Jews who (during the early history of the Christian Church) accepted Jesus as the Messiah; they accepted the Gospel According to Matthew but rejected the Epistles of St. Paul and continued to follow Jewish law and celebrate Jewish holidays; they were later declared heretic by the Church of Rome.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.