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Simon Magus
Simon Magus
noun
- 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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He profited also by the superstitions abroad, and to the skill of Hippocrates added the roguery of Simon Magus.
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Simon Magus must first "repent of his wickedness," and then pray that the thoughts of his heart may be forgiven him, Acts viii.
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The word baptism is taken in the first sense when Simon Magus is said to be baptized, Acts xxviii.
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To see a young girl flying through the air like Simon Magus!
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Simon Magus was a typical example of this, and successive centuries have offered many notable imitations.
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