Spokesmen

Professional orators and representatives tasked with presenting legal arguments or public defenses within the Greco-Roman judicial system.

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Alexander

Jewish spokesman who was shouted down by a riotous mob in the Ephesian theater

A Jewish spokesman in Ephesus who attempted to defend the Jewish community during the riotous demonstrations against the Apostle Paul and his companions.

New Testamentc. 1st century AD

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Tertullus

Professional orator who prosecuted the Apostle Paul before Governor Felix

Tertullus was a professional advocate and orator hired by the Jewish high priest Ananias to prosecute the Apostle Paul before the Roman governor Felix.

New Testamentc. 1st century AD

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