Teherma the Persian

Teherma was a Persian merchant conducting business in Damascus who heard about Jesus and traveled to Capernaum, then followed him down the Jordan to find him. Andrew presented Teherma to Simon Zelotes for instruction. Simon initially dismissed Teherma as a "fire worshipper," though the Persian explained that fire served only as a visible symbol of the Pure and Holy One -- demonstrating more spiritual sophistication than Simon gave him credit for.