Shimon ben Yosef (SHEE-mon)
Whisper of Reasoned Faith
(a.k.a. Simon, Didymos, The Twin)
Simon, remembered as “the Twin,” grew up in the Nazarene household as Yeshua’s younger brother or close kin. He gained the title “Twin” not for literal twinship but for his close resemblance in spirit and thought to Yeshua. Unlike others, Simon often questioned sayings, probing them with sharp logic.
His principle was reasoned faith. He believed belief without testing was fragile, and that covenant required inquiry. His dialogues with Yeshua sharpened parables, pushing them into clarity. Among the Whispers, he often played the role of skeptic, ensuring that teachings held weight not just for the devout but also for the questioning.
Simon participated in assemblies across Galilee and Antioch, respected for his logical rigor. His legacy shaped the School of Reasoned Faith, where inquiry and doubt were embraced as sacred paths to truth.
He died in Galilee, honored as the Whisper who proved that doubt was not weakness but wisdom’s companion.
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Date of Birth
280 zc
Date of Death
345 zc
Life
280 zc
345 zc
65 years old
Birthplace
Nazareth, Judea
Place of Death
Galilee, Judea
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Siblings
Yeshua ben Yosef
(brother)
Yaakov ben Yosef
(brother)
Yehudah ben Yosef
(brother)
Miriam bat Yosef
(sister)
Salome bat Yosef
(sister)
Children
Belief/Deity
Christianity + Judaism
Voice of dialogue between logic and devotion.
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