Paul
of Tarsus, also known as Saul, Paulus,
and Saint Paul the Apostle (AD 3–14
— 62–69), is widely considered
to be central to the early development
and spread of Christianity, particularly
westward from Jerusalem. Many Christians
view him as an important interpreter
of the teachings of Jesus. Paul is
described in the New Testament as
a Hellenized Jew and Roman citizen
from Tarsus in present-day Turkey.
He was a persistent persecutor of
Early Christians, almost all of whom
were Jewish or Jewish proselytes,
until his experience on the Road to
Damascus which brought about his conversion
to faith in Jesus as the Christ and
Son of God.
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