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''In brief'': Paul (originally Saul) was a critical figure in the early [[Christian]] church. He was a Jew who was a Roman citizen from the city of Tarsus. He was involved in the persecution of the early [[Church]] until his encounter with the resurrected [[Jesus]] on the road to the city of Damascus. After this he worked tireless at preaching the gospel to the non-Jewish (gentile) communities throughout the Roman empire. He wrote many letters to churches in different cities; these letters are included in the [[New Testament]] of the [[Bible]].
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'''Overviews'''
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* [[Paul of Tarsus (wikipedia)]]
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* [[Bible Dictionary:  Paul]]
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* [[An overview of the apostle Paul]]
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'''Studies'''
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* [[Bible studies of the letters of Paul]]
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* [[Bible studies about the apostle Paul]]
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'''Quotes'''
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* [[Quotes from the letters of Paul]]
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* [[Quotes about Paul]]
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Revision as of 04:55, 23 December 2005

In brief: Paul (originally Saul) was a critical figure in the early Christian church. He was a Jew who was a Roman citizen from the city of Tarsus. He was involved in the persecution of the early Church until his encounter with the resurrected Jesus on the road to the city of Damascus. After this he worked tireless at preaching the gospel to the non-Jewish (gentile) communities throughout the Roman empire. He wrote many letters to churches in different cities; these letters are included in the New Testament of the Bible.




Overviews


Studies


Quotes


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