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Simon the Zealot
Rabbi Hezron is Joel’s and Malthace’s father. He is a Pharisee, a devout Jew and religious scholar who is scrupulously observant of traditional priestly laws as well as the biblical Law.Hezron forbids Joel from seeing Daniel because he doesn’t want Joel to be influenced by Zealot violence. He believes that Jews must wait patiently for the Messiah. After Daniel saves Joel’s life from the Romans, however, Hezron welcomes Daniel into his home.
Rabbi Hezron Quotes in The Bronze Bow
The The Bronze Bow quotes below are all either spoken by Rabbi Hezron or refer to Rabbi Hezron . For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
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Chapter 5
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Mark my words, boy. Israel has one great strength, mightier than all the power of Rome. It is the Law, given to Moses and our fathers. When the last Roman emperor has vanished from the earth, the Law will still endure. It is to the Law that our loyalty must be devoted. I wish Joel to understand this, and I must forbid him to see any old friends who will turn his mind to violence. I ask you to go now, at once. Go in peace, Daniel, with a prayer that you may see the truth before that rash tongue of yours betrays you.
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Rabbi Hezron Quotes in The Bronze Bow
The The Bronze Bow quotes below are all either spoken by Rabbi Hezron or refer to Rabbi Hezron . For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
).
Chapter 5
Quotes
Mark my words, boy. Israel has one great strength, mightier than all the power of Rome. It is the Law, given to Moses and our fathers. When the last Roman emperor has vanished from the earth, the Law will still endure. It is to the Law that our loyalty must be devoted. I wish Joel to understand this, and I must forbid him to see any old friends who will turn his mind to violence. I ask you to go now, at once. Go in peace, Daniel, with a prayer that you may see the truth before that rash tongue of yours betrays you.
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