Definitions

1. noun

A member of the Sanhedrin who opposed the stoning of Saint Stephen (Acts 5:34-39) and became a prominent leader among the Pharisees.

“According to the Bible, Gamaliel was a respected Pharisee who warned the Sanhedrin against persecuting the early Christians.”

2. proper noun

A man who was a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, and was the teacher of Saint Paul.

“Saint Paul was a devout follower of Gamaliel, who taught him the traditions and laws of the Pharisees.”