Thomas the fisherman and Judas Iscariot met Jesus and the apostles at the fisher-boat landing at Tarichea. [1] When Jesus first addressed the apostles, they did not suspect who he was due to their frequent encounters with the fish merchants of Tarichea. [2]
Thomas, a former carpenter and stone mason turned fisherman in Tarichea on the west bank of the Sea of Galilee at Jordan outflow, was the analytical mind among the apostles. [3] Thomas resided at Tarichea, where, despite his lack of education, he was regarded as the leading citizen and possessed a keen, analytical mind. [4]
See also: UB 138:1.1; UB 141:1.2; UB 147:7.1; UB 149:0.1.