New Testament
- Zechariah (priest), the father of John the Baptist. In the King James version of the Bible his name was written Zacharias. He is recognised as a saint in both the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. See also:
- Islamic view of Zechariah, and
- Benedictus (Song of Zechariah), his song (canticle) of thanksgiving.
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Famous quotes containing the word testament:
“Physician, heal thyself.”
—Bible: New Testament Jesus, in Luke, 4:23.
Jesus preaches to the people of Nazareth: “Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.”
“He is come to open
The purple testament of bleeding war.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)