The existence of this group since the first century and their extraordinary tenacity during persecution would suggest that they were followers of a real historical character who lived in the first century.
Kuwako kwa kundi hili tangu karne ya kwanza na mshikamano wao wa ajabu wakati wa mateso ulidokeza kuwa walikuwa wafuasi wa tabia ya mtu wa historia ya kweli aliyeishi katika karne ya kwanza.