St Paul
1. (25 Points) Discuss Paul's background, conversion and some of his views/teachings that may have made him different than the Apostles in Jerusalem. The Apostle Paul's background is actually quite interesting. Paul was born the son of a Pharisee, who believed strongly in the resurrection. Paul, like his father, also grew up to be a Pharisee. Paul believed very strongly in the Law of God and the importance of obeying the Law of God, as did most of the Pharisees. Paul was a descendent from the Tribe of Benjamin and was also a citizen of Rome. Paul's life was very heavily influenced by the Greek culture. Paul also had sister and a nephew, who were Christians and became followers of Paul. Paul made his living by making tents, as he was highly educated in this field. Paul studied religion under the Pharisee teacher, Gamaliel, and Gamaliel's thoughts and his knowledge helped to fo
Unlike some of the other Apostles, Paul did not retell the stories and miracles of Jesus, but instead Paul centered his gospel on the death, burial and resurrection of Christ. Paul also went on many missionary journeys trying to evangelize the people of Corinth, Eastern Turkey, Greece and even Spain. He developed many churches on his journeys. Sadly Paul died sometime around 60 to 63 AD. rm the thoughts of Paul. There is also a possibility that Paul was a member of the Sanhedrin because he makes it clear in Acts that he is a "Pharisee of Pharisees" or in other words, a leader of the Jews. This idea, however, brings about another mystery concerning Paul, which is whether or not he was ever married. In order to be a member of the Sanhedrin, a man had to have a wife, but Paul never once mentions ever having a wife and as a matter of fact he always comes across as being completely ag
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