The author of 2 Corinthians, writing in the first person says:
Damascus was ruled by Aretas, King of Nabatea, from c 84 to 63 BC.
This would blow something of a hole in xtian theology.
Quote:2 Corinthians 11:32-33
New International Version (NIV)
32 In Damascus the governor under King Aretas had the city of the Damascenes guarded in order to arrest me. 33 But I was lowered in a basket from a window in the wall and slipped through his hands
Damascus was ruled by Aretas, King of Nabatea, from c 84 to 63 BC.
This would blow something of a hole in xtian theology.