1. Actes 13:6 (NEG79)
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How did Saul and Barnabas cross paths with a Jewish sorcerer?

Actes 13:6 (NEG79)

6 Ayant ensuite traversé toute l'île jusqu'à Paphos, ils trouvèrent un certain magicien, faux prophète juif, nommé Bar-Jésus,

Since the false prophet named Bar-Jesus was of Jewish descent, he was probably known to the local synagogue. As a result of his association with magic, a practice forbidden by Deuteronomy 18:10–12,1 he would not have enjoyed good standing in the local Jewish community.2