Timeline for Paul's knowledge of Jannes and Jambres the magicians of Egypt
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| Mar 7, 2013 at 20:41 | comment | added | Frank Luke | As Paul was a Pharisee and "trained at the feet of [Rabban] Gamaliel [the Elder]," that he would be familiar with the Targums, and the traditions that were compiled into the Mishnah and Talmud is certain. At least the traditions that predated him. But a good answer. | |
| Feb 7, 2013 at 1:53 | comment | added | Joseph | I do not have any extra-biblical sources. Since the magicians in Pharaoh's court had openly conceded defeat to Moses (Exodus 8:19); and since Paul had not lopped Jannes and Jambres among unbelievers, but among apostate believers; and since Moses was opposed numerous times by those who had escaped Egypt with him, the conclusion was that they (Jannes and Jambres) were part of the mixed multitude of Exodus 12:38, and who therefore were ostensible (but apostate) converts to Judaism. | |
| Dec 31, 2012 at 21:18 | history | answered | Joseph | CC BY-SA 3.0 |