Paul’s Background

Paul grew up in Tarsus. Later he evidently went to Jerusalem. As a pious Jew, he tried to eradicate the Jewish followers of Jesus Christ. He worked as an artisan for a living.

In Tarsus

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Acts 8.3 Acts 9.1 - Acts 9.2 Acts 22.1 - Acts 22.5 Galatians 1.13 - Galatians 1.14 Philippians 3.5 - Philippians 3.6

Christian Faith

Conversion of Paul

Paul and the Jews

Paul and the Other Apostles

Paul and the Roman Authorities

Paul as a Preacher of the Gospel

Paul's Message about Jesus Christ

Paul's Message of Salvation

Paul’s Background

Paul’s First Missionary Journey

Paul’s Fourth Journey, to Rome

Paul’s Message of Freedom and Equality

Paul’s Resurrection Message

Paul’s Second Missionary Journey

Paul’s Third Missionary Journey

Sources for Paul’s Life

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