He had been a member of the Sanhedrin in his native town, was sent by them as a delegate to the Jews in Cilicia, where he became acquainted with the Christian bishop, who gave him a New Testament.
"Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ"
Rev. A. Bernstein, B.D.
The nature of its contents would not be unlikely to give offence to the Sanhedrin, and therefore a motive for anonymity is not far to seek.
"The Three Additions to Daniel, A Study"
William Heaford Daubney
When Herod received the kingdom, he slew all the members of that Sanhedrin excepting Sameas, whom he respected because he persuaded the people to admit Herod into the city, and he even slew Hyrcanus also.
"The World's Greatest Books, Vol XI."
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