Bible Dictionaries
Zealots
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A sect of Jews which originated with Judas the Gaulonite (Acts 5:37 ). They refused to pay tribute to the Romans, on the ground that this was a violation of the principle that God was the only king of Israel. They rebelled against the Romans, but were soon scattered, and became a lawless band of mere brigands. They were afterwards called Sicarii, from their use of the sica, i.e., the Roman dagger. Copyright Statement
These dictionary topics are from M.G. Easton M.A., D.D., Illustrated Bible Dictionary, Third Edition, published by Thomas Nelson, 1897. Public Domain.
Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Zealots'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ebd/z/zealots.html. 1897.