I think I am right that 11 of 12 apostles (after Judas was replaced)lived lives of committed service and died the death of martyrs. That is a very telling statistic, far more meaningful than any amount of research. People just don’t give their lives away for a passing thought, movement or individual. They MUST have been motivated visceral belief in, and commitment to, something beyond a simple man.
My Bible said that if you seek after Christ, you will find him. I have plenty of reason to believe that is true. I doubt this guy was truly “seeking Christ”.
he was seeking... Notoriety..and a bit of wealth nod doubt