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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 · Learn about the life, conversion, and ministry of Paul, one of the most influential leaders of the early Christian church. Discover his background, writings, journeys, and legacy in this beginner's guide.
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- A Founder of Christianity. In the last century, scholars have come to appreciate Paul as the actual founder of the religious movement that would become Christianity.
- Paul's Works. In the New Testament, we have 14 letters traditionally assigned to Paul, but the scholarly consensus now holds that of the 14, seven were actually written by Paul
- Paul's Conversion. Paul was a Pharisee, and claims that when it came to “the Law,” he was more zealous and knew more about the law than anyone else. For the most part in his letters, the Law at issue was the Law of Moses.
- Paul as a Persecutor. Paul probably meted out what he himself received - the 39 lashes, a form of synagogue discipline. But this raises more questions. Synagogue councils had authority only upon the agreement of those in the community.
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...
