Since the time of Dan, who was the first to come before men, to Odin and Marduk, to Moses and to Buddha, was given much learning by the Brotherhood. They did also teach and protect Jesus Ben Miriam, and did strengthen him in his spirit, and assisted him in his hour of testing upon the tree, for his life's sake. Paul did pour scorn upon him, for the message of the Christ's was not suited to his design. And Peter was slain, for he wouldst not commend the new teachings.