Lesson 10 - Herodians and Zealots

Lesson 10 - Herodians and Zealots

Herodians

1 - Were loyal to Herod

2. Wanted to regain independence from Roman rule and have Herod as their king

3.Jealous of Jesus

4. Joined the Pharisees in accusing Jesus about healing on Sabbath

goal

• obtain political power and authority

Character

• selfish

• not interested in the welfare of common man

Zealots

1) rebel group

2) Nationalists

3) Looked forward to a priestly leader to defeat the Romans

4)They expected Messiah to be a man of war to wage war for independence

Simon

was a zealot

Zealots were called Sicarii

• meaning - Dagger men

• Carried a dagger called Sica

• Plural - Sicae - meaning small dagger (hidden in their coats)