Topical Terminology  

       

Topical Terminology > Zealot



3 Definitions

Zealot

For Zealot we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Jewish History, Judaism and Political.



Zealot (Jewish History)

(from Greek, to be enthusiastic). A general term for one who exhibits great enthusiasm and dedication to a cause. Specifically, a member of an early Jewish group or perspective that advocated Jewish independence (see theocracy) from Rome.


Zealot (Judaism)

(from Greek, to be enthusiastic). A general term for one who exhibits great enthusiasm and dedication to a cause. Specifically, a member of an early Jewish group or perspective that advocated Jewish independence (see theocracy) from Rome.


See more Judaism Terms ...

Zealot (Political)

Fanatic; a person who is extremely partisan. Adolf Hitler was a zealot, so also, by most people's reckoning, was the Ayotollah Khomeini.




Similar

Browse words that start with:




Browse All Terms by First Letter

Term Search



Powered by Odin Assemble 2.5a