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The Dead Sea Scrolls also narrate that initially, Paul was made welcome at
Qumran but James, who had heard, first hand, the teachings of Jesus was quick
to realize Paul's deviations. Soon a heated argument between the two ensued
with the result that after just fifteen days after his arrival Paul left the community
and therefore could by no means lay claim to the rank and title of a Nazarene
rabbi.
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The Warning – The Unscrupulous Liar:
In the Qumran scrolls a warning was recorded by Peter, a major disciple of
Prophet Jesus, saying: "Wherefore observe with the greatest caution that you
believe no teacher unless he brings from Jerusalem the testimonial of James."
It is evident Paul did not have such a testimonial. It is also worth noting that in the
scrolls, the disciples refer to Paul as "The unscrupulous liar". Neither of these
devoted followers of Prophet Jesus would have uttered these devastating words
Qumran but James, who had heard, first hand, the teachings of Jesus was quick
to realize Paul's deviations. Soon a heated argument between the two ensued
with the result that after just fifteen days after his arrival Paul left the community
and therefore could by no means lay claim to the rank and title of a Nazarene
rabbi.
15
The Warning – The Unscrupulous Liar:
In the Qumran scrolls a warning was recorded by Peter, a major disciple of
Prophet Jesus, saying: "Wherefore observe with the greatest caution that you
believe no teacher unless he brings from Jerusalem the testimonial of James."
It is evident Paul did not have such a testimonial. It is also worth noting that in the
scrolls, the disciples refer to Paul as "The unscrupulous liar". Neither of these
devoted followers of Prophet Jesus would have uttered these devastating words