In that work he is identified as Pontius Pilate's gatekeeper Cartaphilus, who converted to Christianity under the name Joseph, and while a later version gives his name as the shoemaker Ahaseurus and repudiates the conversion, both versions agree that his unique penalty is incurred for his of mocking Jesus en route to the Crucifixion.
Though the basis of his story may be found John, Chapter 18, verses 20-22, the first complete account of him was made in the 1235 work Flores Historiarum of Roger of Wendover. In that work he is identified as Pontius Pilate's gatekeeper Cartaphilus, who converted to Christianity under the name Joseph, and while a later version gives his name as the shoemaker Ahaseurus and repudiates the conversion, both versions agree that his unique penalty is incurred for his of mocking Jesus en route to the Crucifixion. For 10 points name this figure of Christian folklore doomed to live and walk the Earth until Christ's return.
Though the basis of his story may be found John, Chapter 18, verses 20-22, the first complete account of him was made in the 1235 work Flores Historiarum of Roger of Wendover.
The Wandering Jew