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Annas

A Dictionary of the Bible | 1997 | | Copyright

Annas High priest, 6–15 CE; father-in-law of Caiaphas (John 18: 13). Although deposed, Annas continued to hold an influential position in the Sanhedrin, and according to John 18 (but not mentioned in the synoptic gospels) Annas presided over a preliminary hearing of the case against Jesus before the trial by Caiaphas.

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Annas

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Annas [Gr.,=Heb. Hananiah ], in the New Testament, Jewish high priest who examined Jesus. Nonbiblical sources say that he was retired high priest. His son-in-law was Caiaphas.

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Annas

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church | 2000 | | Copyright

Annas. The Jewish High Priest from AD 6 (or 7) to 15 and father-in-law of Caiaphas. According to Jn. 18: 13 Christ was brought before Annas before being sent on to Caiaphas.

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E. A. LIVINGSTONE. "Annas." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 25 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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	Assembly honors Annas for devotion, service to the arts.(Suffolk Sun) Newspaper article from: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA); 3/19/2006
	BARNEY ANNAS RETIRED STOCKBROKER, SUPPORTER OF THE ARTS.(SUFFOLK SUN) Newspaper article from: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA); 6/29/1997
	BARNEY ANNAS RETIRED STOCKBROKER, SUPPORTER OF THE ARTS.(VIRGINIA BEACH BEACON) Newspaper article from: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA); 6/15/1997