When he realizes the apostles’ hands in some way imparted something miraculous to his former fans, he covets such power.Simon seems to have been genuinely converted.One is reminded of both Pharaoh’s magicians (Exodus 7:11) and Herod Agrippa I (Acts 12:21-23).This man is fascinated with the dramatic and the impressive.Acts 8:4-24 is the only text where Simon the Sorcerer makes an appearance.Scriptural study (I was reading from the NASB.) The gospel is in its second phase of expansion, penetrating Judea and Samaria (Acts 1:8).And so, barrier by barrier, the walls come tumblin’ down… The fact that Samaritans were heterodox in their doctrine, and perhaps thought to be gullible, enhances the power of their conversion.
He is presumably a Samaritan, although it is possible he was a Jew operating in Samaria.For more on the Magi, refer to the upcoming podcast. Whether or not this was Simon’s religious background, he did make certain claims to esoteric knowledge / power, and thus could be considered a magician or sorcerer. Simon received the epithet Magus, which means magician / sorcerer.
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You can download the full audiobook recording on qobuz or amazon or itunes. R4E130909 – Simon the Sorcerer (New Testament Character Study) by Douglas Jacoby
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