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May 17, 2024 · St. Paul the Apostle (born 4 bce ?, Tarsus in Cilicia [now in Turkey]—died c. 62–64 ce, Rome [Italy]) was one of the leaders of the first generation of Christians, often considered to be the most important person after Jesus in the history of Christianity.
Paul (Koinē Greek: Παῦλος, romanized: Paûlos), also named Saul of Tarsus (Aramaic: ܫܐܘܠ, romanized: Šāʾūl), commonly known as Paul the Apostle and Saint Paul, was a Christian apostle (c. 5 – c. 64/65 AD) who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world.
Feb 28, 2019 · The Apostle Paul was one of the most influential leaders of the early Christian church and a prolific biblical author. In this beginner’s guide, we’ll explore the basics of what we know—and don’t know—about this important biblical figure.
Dec 11, 2013 · Paul was a follower of Jesus Christ who famously converted to Christianity on the road to Damascus after persecuting the very followers of the community that...
Saint Paul the Apostle, one of the early Christian leaders, often considered to be the most important person after Jesus in the history of Christianity. Of the 27 books of the New Testament, 13 are traditionally attributed to Saint Paul, though several may have been written by his disciples.
Aug 10, 2021 · Jack Zavada. Updated on August 10, 2021. The Apostle Paul, who started as one of Christianity's most zealous enemies, was hand-picked by Jesus Christ to become the gospel's most ardent messenger. Paul traveled tirelessly through the ancient world, taking the message of salvation to the Gentiles.
Paul himself refers to two matters which must have marred his appearance to some extent, at least in later life: (1) a “bodily ailment,” which he recognized as a trial to his converts and for which he prayed repeatedly for deliverance ( Gal 4:13-15; 2 Cor 12:7-10 ); and (2) the “marks of Jesus” borne in his body, which prob. means the marks of p...
