Levi the synagogue leader of Nazareth
Leader of the synagogue, hostile to Jesus. He envisions him as king of Israel in the human sense of the term, like other inhabitants of Nazareth: Simeon, Matthias, Mathias, Benjamin, and Jacob. This vision leads them to participate in the first betrayal of Judas, who thus finds a favorable ground with them.[1]
Levi will repent later: meeting Jesus later in Jerusalem, he appears visibly embarrassed to greet Him respectfully after having caused Him so much obstacle.[2]
Character and appearance
Forty, forty-five years old. Monotonous and nasal voice[3].
His name
Levi means "Attachment". Historical reference: 3rd son of Jacob and Leah. He is the ancestor of the Levites, the priestly class.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
GRM 106 GRM 490
Notes and references
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