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Paul

Also known as: Saul of Tarsus, Apostle to the Gentiles

New Testament Early Church

The apostle to the Gentiles whose missionary journeys and theological writings shaped Christianity. Author of nearly half the New Testament.

About Paul

A Pharisee and persecutor of Christians who was dramatically converted on the road to Damascus. Paul became the greatest missionary of the early Church, establishing churches across the Roman Empire and writing 13 New Testament epistles.

Biblical Significance

The apostle to the Gentiles whose missionary journeys and theological writings shaped Christianity. Author of nearly half the New Testament.

Quick Facts

Testament
New Testament
Era
Early Church
Key Verses
5
Other Names
2

Family & Relationships

mentor
Gamaliel
companions
Barnabas, Silas, Timothy, Luke
sister's son
unnamed (Acts 23:16)

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