Simon Magus

American  

noun

1. Simon.

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Simon Magus British  

noun

1. New Testament a Samaritan sorcerer, probably from Gitta, of the 1st century _ad After being converted to Christianity, he tried to buy miraculous powers from the apostles (Acts of the Apostles 8:9–24). He is also identified as the founder of a Gnostic sect

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Simon Magus

The first recorded heretic, a converted Jew named Simon Magus, tried to convince St. Peter that Christ's message could be welded to the wisdom of the Greeks.

From Time Magazine Archive

Simon Magus stood before them with his serpent and leopard.

From In Both Worlds by Holcombe, William Henry

In the course of his inquiries, Beltrezzor discovered that Simon Magus lived in the city in great grandeur and authority.

From In Both Worlds by Holcombe, William Henry

In a few weeks Lelius was not only the dupe, but the mere creature of Simon Magus.

From In Both Worlds by Holcombe, William Henry

The voice of Simon Magus was now heard in the courtyard.

From In Both Worlds by Holcombe, William Henry