+ The term proselytes of the gate was derived from the frequently occurring description in the law the stranger that is within (Exodus 20: 10) etc. ❋ Unknown (1884)
The ancient rabbins had a beautiful expression for proselytes from the heathen -- that they had "come under the wings of the Shekinah." ❋ Unknown (1871)
The influence of the Jews restored from Babylon in making many Gentile proselytes is an earnest of a larger similar effect hereafter (Isa 66: 19; Zec 8: 13). from the Lord -- Israel's restoration and the consequent conversion of the Gentiles are solely of grace. tarrieth not for man -- entirely God's work, as independent of human contrivance as the dew and rains that fertilize the soil. ❋ Unknown (1871)
Jews, about sixty years after the commencement of Christianity, in a passage generally admitted as genuine, makes mention of John under the name of John the Baptist; that he was a preacher of virtue; that he baptized his proselytes; that he was well received by the people; that he was imprisoned and put to death by Herod; and that Herod lived in a criminal cohabitation with Herodias, his brother's wife. ❋ William Paley (1774)
The Christian religion, which addressed itself to the whole human race, must consequently collect a far greater number of proselytes from the lower than from the superior ranks of life. ❋ Unknown (1206)
The Jews baptized proselytes into the name of the Father, that is, into the profession of God, whom they called by the name of Father. ❋ 1602-1675 (1979)
A political revolution which inspires proselytes, which is preached as passionately to foreigners as it is accomplished at home: consider what a novel spectacle was this. ❋ Robert Ezra Park (1926)
These last were further subdivided into two classes, the one being of Jewish blood, the other being proselytes, that is to say, people of non-Israelitish origin, allied in divers degrees to Judaism. ❋ Rossiter Johnson (1906)
What did our Lord call the proselytes of the Pharisee and the Scribe? ❋ Yonge, Charlotte M (1873)
The judaizing teachers would have the Gentile converts submit to all that those submitted to whom they called the proselytes of righteousness, to be circumcised and keep the whole law; but the apostles required no more of them than what was required of the proselytes of the gate, which was to observe the seven precepts of the sons of Noah, which, he thinks, are here referred to. ❋ Unknown (1721)
God all to themselves for their own private property; and that He had neither love nor mercy, except for them and their proselytes, that is, the few heathens whom they could persuade and entice not to worship the true God after the customs of their own country -- that would not have suited the Jews 'bigotry and pride -- but to turn Jews, and forget their own people among whom they were born, and ape them in everything. ❋ Charles Kingsley (1847)
A political revolution which inspires proselytes, which is preached as passionately to foreigners as it is accomplished at home: consider what a novel spectacle was this. " ❋ Unknown (1913)
A whole tribe of Huguenots and French "proselytes" (i.e. seceders from ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)
“To conquer one Spaniard,” he reportedly declared, “was more momentous … than to win ten thousand Germans or numberless proselytes from other nations.” ❋ Russell Jacoby (2011)
The knights of yore -- devoted servants and protectors, proselytes of the sovereignty of god, king and country -- practiced a fasting, prayerful vigil throughout the night prior to their entitlement ceremonies. ❋ Donna Henes (2011)
Not only are schools pushing pro-homosexual indoctrination under the guise of “anti-bullying” programs, but the hardcore proselytes are fighting tooth and nail to prevent parents from being allowed to opt their children out of these propaganda sessions. ❋ Unknown (2009)
If defeated, Adams might in “mortification” openly declare himself against ratification “and endeavor to make proselytes.” ❋ Pauline Maier (2010)
"[Mormons] have to proselytize for 2 years whilest Witnesses do it from [the cradle] [to the grave]." ❋ Anonymous (2004)
The [newly] proselyted, bright young [cadet] was [eager] to participate in battle. ❋ Larstait (2003)
Facebook Proselytizer- (status in news feed on Monday) "[Hey all] of you on my friends list... Healthcare reform is bad for our country! So much for global warming?!?!? The weather is fine! We are one step closer to overturning [Roe vs. Wade]! [Yadda], [yadda], yadda..."
Facebook Proselytizer- (status in news feed on Tuesday) "Ye must be born again!"
Facebook Proselytizer- (status in news feed on Wednesday) "The governor is a scumbag for blah blah blah"
Someone sane on the facebook proselytizer's friend list- "Man, what a douche!?!? Let's see... where's that person... Ah hah! There they are." *clicks the x to remove the facebook proselytizer from friend list* "That's much better." ❋ TertiaryColors (2009)
