Simeon Niger
Simeon, called Niger belongs to a group of five people who are referred to in Acts 13, 1 LUT as prophets and teachers of the church in Antioch . This group also included Saul and Barnabas , who were sent out by this circle to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ (see Paul's 1st missionary journey ). Its Latin nickname Niger indicates that with Simeon a black man belonged to the leadership of the community of Antioch.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Stuttgart Explanatory Bible. 2nd Edition. German Bible Society , Stuttgart 1992, ISBN 3-438-01121-2 , p. 1399
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Simeon Niger |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Simeon, called Niger |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Prophet and teacher in Antioch |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1st century or 2nd century |