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Paul the Traveller: Saint Paul and His World

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Paul the Apostle, or Saint Paul, is one of the most important figures in Christianity. He was a missionary who spread the Christian message throughout the Roman Empire, and his writings are a major part of the New Testament. But who was Paul, and what was his world like?

Paul's Early Life

Paul was born in Tarsus, a city in the Roman province of Cilicia (modern-day Turkey),in around 5 AD. His parents were Jewish, and he was raised in the Jewish faith. Paul was a Roman citizen, and he received a good education. He was fluent in both Hebrew and Greek, and he was well-versed in the Jewish scriptures.

Paul the Traveller: Saint Paul and his World

by Ernle Bradford

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As a young man, Paul learned the trade of tentmaking. This skill would prove to be useful in his later missionary travels.

Paul's Conversion

Paul's life was changed dramatically when he had a vision of Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus. According to the biblical account, Paul was on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians when he was suddenly blinded by a bright light. He heard a voice saying, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?" Paul asked, "Who are you, Lord?" And the voice said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting."

Paul's conversion was a turning point in his life. He immediately began to preach the Christian message, and he soon became one of the most successful missionaries in history.

Paul's Missionary Journeys

Paul made three major missionary journeys during his life. On his first journey, he traveled to Cyprus, Asia Minor, and Greece. On his second journey, he visited Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey. On his third journey, he traveled to Ephesus, Greece, and Jerusalem.

Paul's missionary journeys were often difficult and dangerous. He was arrested, beaten, and shipwrecked. But he never gave up on his mission to spread the Christian message.

Paul's Writings

Paul wrote thirteen letters, or epistles, which are included in the New Testament. These letters are addressed to various churches and individuals, and they cover a wide range of topics, including salvation, faith, love, and the end times.

Paul's writings are a valuable source of information about the early Christian church. They provide insights into Paul's own beliefs and practices, and they help us to understand the development of Christianity in the Roman Empire.

Paul's Death

Paul was arrested in Jerusalem in around 60 AD. He was accused of causing a disturbance in the Temple, and he was imprisoned for two years. He was eventually sent to Rome to be tried, and he was executed in around 67 AD.

Paul's death was a major loss for the early Christian church. But his legacy lived on. His writings continue to be read and studied by Christians all over the world, and he is considered to be one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity.

Paul the Apostle was a remarkable man. He was a fearless missionary who spread the Christian message throughout the Roman Empire. His writings are a major part of the New Testament, and they continue to be read and studied by Christians all over the world. Paul is a model for all Christians, and his life and teachings inspire us to follow in his footsteps.

Paul the Traveller: Saint Paul and his World

by Ernle Bradford

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