Paul the Apostle - Wikipedia
Paul [a] also named Saul of Tarsus, [b] commonly known as Paul the Apostle [7] and Saint Paul, [8] was a Christian apostle (c. 5 – c. 64/65 AD) who spread the teachings of Jesus in the first-century world. [9]
Saint Paul the Apostle | Biography & Facts | Britannica
Sep 16, 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.
Who was Paul? His early life, and why it matters
Oct 12, 2016 · We learn from Acts that Paul was a citizen of Rome and of Tarsus. In Acts 16:37–38, upon being released from prison, Paul says—referring to both himself and Silas—“They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison.” Here, we also learn the magistrates were horrified at having beaten Roman citizens.
The Apostle Paul (Saul of Tarsus): Missionary Giant
Aug 10, 2021 · The Apostle Paul. Full Name: Paul of Tarsus, previously Saul of Tarsus. Known For: Stand out missionary, theologian, biblical writer, and key early church figure whose 13 epistles comprise almost a fourth of the New Testament. Born: c. A.D. 1.
Paul the Apostle - World History Encyclopedia
Dec 11, 2013 · Thus, Paul could be viewed as the founder of Christianity as a separate religion apart from Judaism. In Christian tradition, he is known as Paul of Tarsus, as this is where Luke says he was born (Acts 9:11). At the time, Tarsus was located in the province of Cilicia, now modern Turkey.
Who was Paul in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org
Feb 6, 2024 · The apostle Paul spent his life proclaiming the risen Christ Jesus throughout the Roman world, often at great personal peril (2 Corinthians 11:24–27). It is assumed that Paul died a martyr’s death in the mid-to-late AD 60s in Rome.
Who Was the Apostle Paul? - OverviewBible
Feb 28, 2019 · Paul was born in Tarsus—a prosperous city in the province of Cilicia—which granted him Roman citizenship. This status gave him special privileges, and in some cases saved him from abuse (Acts 22:25–29).