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Simon the Zealot

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* Date marked with an asterisk is a placeholder estimate (lifespan heuristic), not a sourced claim. Hover for the derivation.

apostle

One of the Twelve, called the Zealot or Cananean. Few details survive; later traditions place his mission in Persia or Britain.

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Common questions

Who was Simon the Zealot?
Simon the Zealot (?–?) — One of the Twelve, called the Zealot or Cananean. Few details survive; later traditions place his mission in Persia or Britain.
Who taught Simon the Zealot?
Jesus of Nazareth.

Sources for biography

  • Gospel of Luke 6:15 primary

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