[26] Cp. [Acts iv, 32]. Here we seem to have the hint for the legend. [↑]
[27] Cp. [Prov. xiii, 24]; [xxii, 15]; [xxiii, 13–14]; [xxix, 17]; [Ecclus. vii, 23–4]; [xxx, 1–2]. A common Jewish sentiment, not found in the New Testament. Cp. [Eph. vi, 4]. [↑]
[28] Or type. Here, as in the New Testament, there is not the faintest pretence of impugning slavery. The resistance to that began among Pagans, not among Jews or Christians. [↑]
[29] Gr. ζηλοτυπία. This is the normal Greek word for jealousy. Here, however, Mr. Heron has “envy,” perhaps rightly. [↑]
[30] The American editors have “pursuing revenge.” [↑]
[31] So Mr. Heron, we think rightly. M. Sabatier agrees. The American editors have “toiling for,” and Mr. Gordon “labouring for.” [↑]
[33] Probably a river or the sea. Cp. Carpenter, Phases of Christianity, p. 244, citing the Canons of Hippolytus. [↑]
[34] The Syrian method, introduced into Europe after the Crusades. [↑]
[35] The Jews, at least the Pharisees, fasted on Monday and Thursday, the days of the ascent and descent of Moses to and from Sinai. [↑]