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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.
The apostle Paul, whose life was cut short by the Romans in 68 A.D., is easily the most influential Christian in the New Testament short of Jesus himself. Important Apostle Paul Dates c. 2 A.D. - Apostle Paul is born in the city of Tarsus which is within the Roman Province of Cilicia.
Early life. St Paul, also known as Saul, ethnically was Jewish, coming from a devout Jewish family. He was also born a Roman Citizen in Tarsus, Cilicia, South Turkey. He grew up in Jerusalem and was brought up by Gamaliel, a leading authority in the Jewish religious establishment (Sanhedrin).
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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.
A Brief Look at St. Paul’s Life and Teachings. Printer Friendly. Who he was. A Jewish Pharisee (Phil 3:5-6; Gal 1:14; 2 Cor 11:22) who believed in the strict observance of God’s Law both for himself and for all believing Jews. Why he became a Christian. Journeying to Damascus Paul had an encounter with the risen Christ (Acts 9: 1-19).
The Apostle Paul’s Birth & Education. c. A.D. 6 Born a Roman citizen to Jewish parents in Tarsus (in modern eastern Turkey) c. 20–30 Studies Torah in Jerusalem with Gamaliel; becomes a Pharisee
