The Mythical Interpretation of the Gospels Critical Studies in the Historic Na
The Mythical Interpretation of the Gospels Critical Studies in the Historic Na
Thomas James Thorburn
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Moreover, the scenic effect of this portion of the mystery-drama is wholly marred by the introduction of a second solar hero. As regards the ety- mological side of the argument, the name Simon i]^'^*'^) has the signification "snub-nosed" and was a common Hebrew and Aramaic name; the latter appellation Sam- son (]1B'D*'2^, Shimshon) means "solar. " Perhaps the slight similarity in spelling between the variant form Simeon ^In Luke 23 : 11 Jesus is said to have been arrayed in "gorgeous ap- parel"... {i(70TJTa \afj. Irp6v) and mocked by Herod and his soldiers. It is im- certain whether the author here regards this as a previous mockery or was misinformed on the point. Doctor Verrall (Jour, of Theol. Studies, April, 1909) points out that Xo/U7rp6j means "bright" and is frequently used of snow-white cloths. The Hebrew royal colour was white (cf. Matt. 6 : 28 and 29). Hence white is probably the colour here meant by Luke. GOLGOTHA AND THE PHALLIC CONES 277 and the more strictly Hebrew Shimshon suggested the proposed identification.
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