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	'''Zacchaeus''' (Greek Ζακχαῖος, "''Zakchaios''" Hebrew זכי, which means pure and righteous one.<sup>[1]</sup>), according to chapter 19 of the gospel of Luke, was a superintendent of customs; a chief [[publican\|tax-gatherer]] (publicanus) at [[Jericho]] ([[Luke 19:1]]-[[Luke 19:10\|10]]). Tax collectors were hated by many of their fellow Jews, who saw them as traitors for working for the [[Roman Empire]].		'''Zacchaeus''' (Greek Ζακχαῖος, "''Zakchaios''" Hebrew זכי, which means pure and righteous one.<sup>[1]</sup>), according to chapter 19 of the gospel of Luke, was a superintendent of customs; a chief [[publican\|tax-gatherer]] (publicanus) at [[Jericho]] ([[Luke 19:1]]-[[Luke 19:10\|10]]). Tax collectors were hated by many of their fellow Jews, who saw them as traitors for working for the [[Roman Empire]].

	Because the lucrative production and export of [[Balsam of Mecca\|balsam]] was centered in Jericho, his position would have carried both importance and wealth.<sup>[2]</sup><sup>3[]</sup> In the account, he arrived before the crowd who were later to meet with [[Jesus]], who was passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. Described as a short man, then Zacchaeus climbed up a [[sycamore fig]] tree so that he might be able to see Jesus. When Jesus reached the spot he looked up into the branches, addressed Zacchaeus by name, and told him to come down, for he intended to visit his house. The crowd was shocked that Jesus, a Jew, would sully himself by being a guest of a [[tax collector]].		Because the lucrative production and export of [[Balsam of Mecca\|balsam]] was centered in Jericho, his position would have carried both importance and wealth.<sup>[2]</sup><sup>[3]</sup> In the account, he arrived before the crowd who were later to meet with [[Jesus]], who was passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. Described as a short man, then Zacchaeus climbed up a [[sycamore fig]] tree so that he might be able to see Jesus. When Jesus reached the spot he looked up into the branches, addressed Zacchaeus by name, and told him to come down, for he intended to visit his house. The crowd was shocked that Jesus, a Jew, would sully himself by being a guest of a [[tax collector]].

	Moved by the audacity of Jesus's undeserved love and acceptance, Zacchaeus publicly repented of acts of corruption and vowed to make [[restitution]] for them, and held a feast at his house.		Moved by the audacity of Jesus's undeserved love and acceptance, Zacchaeus publicly repented of acts of corruption and vowed to make [[restitution]] for them, and held a feast at his house.

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	~~Pure~~, a ~~superintendant~~ of customs; a chief tax-~~gather~~ (publicanus) at Jericho ([[~~Gospel of Luke\|~~Luke]] 19:1-10). ~~"The collection~~ of ~~customs at Jericho~~, ~~which at this time produced~~ and ~~exported a considerable quantity~~ of balsam, was ~~undoubtedly an important post~~, and ~~would~~ account ~~for Zacchaeus being a rich man." Being short of stature~~, he ~~hastened on~~ before the ~~multitude~~ who were ~~thronging about~~ [[~~Christ~~]] ~~as he passed~~ through [[Jericho]] on his way to [[Jerusalem]], ~~and~~ climbed up a sycamore tree that he might be able to see ~~him~~. When ~~our Lord~~ reached the spot he looked up ~~to the publican among~~ the branches, ~~and addressing him~~ by name, told him to ~~make haste and~~ come down, as he intended ~~that day~~ to ~~abide at~~ his house. ~~This led to the remarkable interview recorded~~ by the ~~evangelist~~, and to ~~the striking parable of the ten pounds (~~[[~~Gospel of Luke\|Luke~~]] 19:12-~~27)~~. At Er-riha (Jericho) there is a large, venerable looking square tower, which ~~goes~~ by the ~~traditional~~ name of the ~~House~~ of Zacchaeus.		[[Image:Niels Larsen Stevns- Zakæus.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|''Zacchaeus'' by Niels Larsen Stevns]]

			'''Zacchaeus''' (Greek Ζακχαῖος, "''Zakchaios''" Hebrew זכי, which means pure and righteous one.<sup>[1]</sup>), according to chapter 19 of the gospel of Luke, was a superintendent of customs; a chief [[publican\|tax-gatherer]] (publicanus) at [[Jericho]] ([[Luke 19:1]]-[[Luke 19:10\|10]]). Tax collectors were hated by many of their fellow Jews, who saw them as traitors for working for the [[Roman Empire]].

			Because the lucrative production and export of [[Balsam of Mecca\|balsam]] was centered in Jericho, his position would have carried both importance and wealth.<sup>[2]</sup><sup>3[]</sup> In the account, he arrived before the crowd who were later to meet with [[Jesus]], who was passing through Jericho on his way to Jerusalem. Described as a short man, then Zacchaeus climbed up a [[sycamore fig]] tree so that he might be able to see Jesus. When Jesus reached the spot he looked up into the branches, addressed Zacchaeus by name, and told him to come down, for he intended to visit his house. The crowd was shocked that Jesus, a Jew, would sully himself by being a guest of a [[tax collector]].

			Moved by the audacity of Jesus's undeserved love and acceptance, Zacchaeus publicly repented of acts of corruption and vowed to make [[restitution]] for them, and held a feast at his house.

			==Later traditions==
			[[Image:Zacchaeus-sycamore.JPG\|thumb\|Zacchaeus' [[sycamore fig]] in [[Jericho]].]]

			At Er-riha (Jericho) there is a large, venerable looking square tower, which by tradition is named the House of Zacchaeus.

			According to [[Clement of Alexandria]], in his book ''[[Stromata]]'', Zaccheus was surnamed [[Matthias]] by the [[apostles]], and took the place of [[Judas Iscariot]] after Jesus's [[Ascension of Jesus\|ascension]]. The later [[Apostolic Constitutions]] identify "Zacchaeus the Publican" as the first bishop of [[Caesarea Maritima#Christian hub\|Caesarea]] (7.46).

			Medieval legend identified Zacchaeus with [[Saint Amadour]], and held him to be the founder of the French sanctuary, [[Rocamadour]].

			==Liturgical practices==
			In [[Eastern Orthodox Church\|Eastern Orthodox]] and [[Eastern Catholic Churches\|Greek-Catholic]] Churches of Slavic tradition, the Gospel account of Zacchaeus is read on the last Sunday preceding the [[Pre-Lenten Season\|liturgical preparation]] for [[Great Lent]], for which reason that Sunday is known as "Zacchaeus Sunday." It is the very first commemoration of a new [[Paschal cycle]]. The account was chosen to open the Lenten season because of two [[exegesis\|exegetical]] aspects: Jesus' call to Zacchaeus to come down from the tree (symbolizing the divine call to humility), and Zacchaeus' subsequent repentance.

			In the Eastern churches of Greek/Byzantine tradition, Zacchaeus Sunday may fall earlier than the Sunday before the Pre-Lenten season. he was small.

			==Spiritual lessons==

			The story of Zacchaeus is used by some to illustrate <sup>[4]</sup> the saying of Jesus: "Blessed are the pure of heart, For they shall see God" [[Matthew 5:8]]. Zacchaeus whose name means pure, climbed up a tree, which represents the cross, and by being symbolically crucified with Christ, was able to see God (He who has seen Jesus has seen God [[John 14:9]])
			The sycamore tree, climbed by Zacchaeus, was considered "unclean" because it bore a fruit that was fed to pigs. In the culture of the time it was humiliating for Zacchaeus to climb that tree. To see Jesus, Zacchaeus' pride had to be crucified. In Romans, Paul wrote "knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin." [[Romans 6:6]]

			==References==

			* 1. http://cf.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/Lexicon.cfm?Strongs=H2140&t=kjv Strongs Lexicon on the Blue Letter Bible website
			* 2. Morris, Leon. Luke: An Introduction and Commentary, page 297. Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1988.
			* 3. Stier, Rudolf Ewald. The Words of the Lord Jesus. Trans. William Burt Pope. Page 314. Sheldon & co., 1859.
			* 4. Pastor Doug Bachelor, Study on the Wisdom of Jesus' teachings
			* 5. Light Through An Eastern Window, K.C. Pillai

			==See also==
			*[[Paschal cycle]]
			*[[Zacchaeus (song)]]

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	Pure, a superintendant of customs; a chief tax-gather (publicanus) at Jericho ([[Gospel ~~according toLuke~~\|Luke]] 19:1-10). "The collection of customs at Jericho, which at this time produced and exported a considerable quantity of balsam, was undoubtedly an important post, and would account for Zacchaeus being a rich man." Being short of stature, he hastened on before the multitude who were thronging about [[Christ]] as he passed through [[Jericho]] on his way to [[Jerusalem]], and climbed up a sycamore tree that he might be able to see him. When our Lord reached the spot he looked up to the publican among the branches, and addressing him by name, told him to make haste and come down, as he intended that day to abide at his house. This led to the remarkable interview recorded by the evangelist, and to the striking parable of the ten pounds ([[Gospel ~~according to~~ Luke\|Luke]] 19:12-27). At Er-riha (Jericho) there is a large, venerable looking square tower, which goes by the traditional name of the House of Zacchaeus.		Pure, a superintendant of customs; a chief tax-gather (publicanus) at Jericho ([[Gospel of Luke\|Luke]] 19:1-10). "The collection of customs at Jericho, which at this time produced and exported a considerable quantity of balsam, was undoubtedly an important post, and would account for Zacchaeus being a rich man." Being short of stature, he hastened on before the multitude who were thronging about [[Christ]] as he passed through [[Jericho]] on his way to [[Jerusalem]], and climbed up a sycamore tree that he might be able to see him. When our Lord reached the spot he looked up to the publican among the branches, and addressing him by name, told him to make haste and come down, as he intended that day to abide at his house. This led to the remarkable interview recorded by the evangelist, and to the striking parable of the ten pounds ([[Gospel of Luke\|Luke]] 19:12-27). At Er-riha (Jericho) there is a large, venerable looking square tower, which goes by the traditional name of the House of Zacchaeus.

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	Pure, a superintendant of customs; a chief tax-gather (publicanus) at Jericho ([[Gospel according to\|Luke]] 19:1-10). "The collection of customs at Jericho, which at this time produced and exported a considerable quantity of balsam, was undoubtedly an important post, and would account for Zacchaeus being a rich man." Being short of stature, he hastened on before the multitude who were thronging about [[Christ]] as he passed through [[Jericho]] on his way to [[Jerusalem]], and climbed up a sycamore tree that he might be able to see him. When our Lord reached the spot he looked up to the publican among the branches, and addressing him by name, told him to make haste and come down, as he intended that day to abide at his house. This led to the remarkable interview recorded by the evangelist, and to the striking parable of the ten pounds ([[Gospel according to\|Luke]] 19:12-27). At Er-riha (Jericho) there is a large, venerable looking square tower, which goes by the traditional name of the House of Zacchaeus.		Pure, a superintendant of customs; a chief tax-gather (publicanus) at Jericho ([[Gospel according toLuke\|Luke]] 19:1-10). "The collection of customs at Jericho, which at this time produced and exported a considerable quantity of balsam, was undoubtedly an important post, and would account for Zacchaeus being a rich man." Being short of stature, he hastened on before the multitude who were thronging about [[Christ]] as he passed through [[Jericho]] on his way to [[Jerusalem]], and climbed up a sycamore tree that he might be able to see him. When our Lord reached the spot he looked up to the publican among the branches, and addressing him by name, told him to make haste and come down, as he intended that day to abide at his house. This led to the remarkable interview recorded by the evangelist, and to the striking parable of the ten pounds ([[Gospel according to Luke\|Luke]] 19:12-27). At Er-riha (Jericho) there is a large, venerable looking square tower, which goes by the traditional name of the House of Zacchaeus.

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Pure, a superintendant of customs; a chief tax-gather (publicanus) at Jericho ([[Gospel according to|Luke]] 19:1-10). "The collection of customs at Jericho, which at this time produced and exported a considerable quantity of balsam, was undoubtedly an important post, and would account for Zacchaeus being a rich man." Being short of stature, he hastened on before the multitude who were thronging about [[Christ]] as he passed through [[Jericho]] on his way to [[Jerusalem]], and climbed up a sycamore tree that he might be able to see him. When our Lord reached the spot he looked up to the publican among the branches, and addressing him by name, told him to make haste and come down, as he intended that day to abide at his house. This led to the remarkable interview recorded by the evangelist, and to the striking parable of the ten pounds ([[Gospel according to|Luke]] 19:12-27). At Er-riha (Jericho) there is a large, venerable looking square tower, which goes by the traditional name of the House of Zacchaeus.

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