His story is related in Karaite sources as well as in the [[Teliya Ye.Sh.U.]] which relates to [[התלי]] the source of his power.
He is admired in Karaite sources such as for example Judah Hadasi but John, Paul and Peter are criticized for changing his teachings to establish the Christian faith instead. Rabbinical sources on the other hand criticize him and defend John, Paul and Peter who wrote the Evangelion as agents of Rabbinical Judaism.
Hadasi also refers to [[Queen Helene Adiabene]] and a son of hers called Constans who became his disciples.
