which Phariee persuaded the high priest and the Sanhedrin to have nothing to do with killing the Apostles?

Question

reading about church history
>do you also know who and how the apostles escape from prison after being imprisoned by the Sadducees?
>Why was Stephen selected as a a helper to the Apostles?
>which man gave consent to Stephens martyrdom outside Jerusalem?

Answer 1

Gamaliel:
"Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all the people, and commanded to put the apostles forth a little space; And said unto them, Ye men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what ye intend to do as touching these men. For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought. After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. And daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ." (Acts 5:34-42)

Peter's imprisonment and escape (Acts 12):
"...constant prayer was offered to God for him by the church." And "...an angel of the Lord..." freed him.

Paul escapped in a similar manner but did not leave the prison when the cells were opened by God:
"And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed." (Acts 16:25-26).

Stephen --> answer given in another of your questions.

Saul (latter to become the Apostle Paul) gave consent to Stephen's stoning.


BTW, if you're supposed to be reading about Church history, I suggest YOU READ Church history! You'll learn a whole lot better.

Answer 2

Gamaliel the Elder, also noted in Jewish Talmudic tradition