-
WeWantAChristmasTree, page : 41
Paul was ambitious and yearned to be accepted into the elite Jewish circles so
he worked zealously for a prominent Jewish rabbi for many years. Eventually, an
opportunity for advancement presented itself but Paul, much to his
disappointment, was passed over in favor of a pure bred, but less qualified Jew.
Paul knew now that no matter how hard he worked there was no hope for self-
advancement in these circles so he abandoned his position to look elsewhere.
Paul, who was also a Roman citizen, now sort employment with the Romans and
was accepted. His task was to do what until now both Rome and the Jews failed
to do – destroy the teachings and followers of Prophet Jesus, peace be upon
him.
Qumran:
As we mentioned before, the followers of Jesus were called Nazarenes and had
established their seat of worship and learning in Qumran (the place in which the
Dead Sea Scrolls were found). Their leader, James, was a major disciple of
Prophet Jesus and on account of his piety and just nature was called "James, the
Just". James and his fellow Nazarenes or Nazarites as they were also known,
he worked zealously for a prominent Jewish rabbi for many years. Eventually, an
opportunity for advancement presented itself but Paul, much to his
disappointment, was passed over in favor of a pure bred, but less qualified Jew.
Paul knew now that no matter how hard he worked there was no hope for self-
advancement in these circles so he abandoned his position to look elsewhere.
Paul, who was also a Roman citizen, now sort employment with the Romans and
was accepted. His task was to do what until now both Rome and the Jews failed
to do – destroy the teachings and followers of Prophet Jesus, peace be upon
him.
Qumran:
As we mentioned before, the followers of Jesus were called Nazarenes and had
established their seat of worship and learning in Qumran (the place in which the
Dead Sea Scrolls were found). Their leader, James, was a major disciple of
Prophet Jesus and on account of his piety and just nature was called "James, the
Just". James and his fellow Nazarenes or Nazarites as they were also known,