It appears from these books, that the whole time of his being a preacher was not more than eighteen months; and it was only during this short time that those men became acquainted with him.

They make mention of him at the age of twelve years, sitting, they say, among the Jewish doctors, asking and answering them questions.

As this was several years before their acquaintance with him began, it is most probable they had this anecdote from his parents.

From this time there is no account of him for about sixteen years.

Where he lived, or how he employed himself during this interval, is not known.