Tarsus

St. Paul was originally called Saul. Saul was a Roman Citizen as well as a Jew from Tarsus. He was very highly educated in the Law of Moses and was a student of Gamaliel. Saul hated Christianity and wanted to destroy Christians. When St. Stephen was killed, many Christians in Jerusalem fled to Damascus and other places in order to protect themselves. Because of this, Saul went to Damascus in order to persecute the Christians there. As Saul neared Damascus, a bright light flashed

Devin Ponder Eng291-001 13 September 2013 Rhetorical Analysis Rhetorical Analysis of “Letter from Birmingham Jail” “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” by Martin Luther King, Jr., is a letter in which King is writing to his “fellow clergymen” in a response to their recent criticism of the actions he was leading in Birmingham at the time. The letter was written in April of 1963, a time when segregation was essentially at a peak in the south. Birmingham, in particular, is described by King as “probably

The apostle Paul was formerly known as Saul of Tarsus. In Acts 9, we read about the conversion of Saul to Paul. Grant R. Osborne, “professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Illinois,” states, “Luke builds up the picture of Saul as a rampaging wild beast in his hateful opposition

This paper investigates the author’s intended meaning for 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 and examines the application of this passage of Scripture for today’s reader. A brief introduction to the author, the setting, and the historical, literary, and social context is provided. The paper then focuses on the message Paul, the author, is trying to convey to the Corinthians. The passage is investigated by looking at the reference to a revelation, the use of the word “boast”, the example of a hardship, and

love-God’s and Christians- is different from that of the world. I will explain how his power was used to bring love while respecting values of Jews and Gentiles. “Part of his parents’ legacy to him, then, was the gift of being a citizen not only of Tarsus but also of Rome, which would give him specific legal rights and, theoretically at least, the assurance of due process.” Paul’s family genealogy was Jews and they did not believe in intermarriage with Gentiles. Paul became the writer of several books

The apostle Peter, stood to preach his first sermon, recalling and proclaiming that the prophetic Scripture from Joel is being fulfilled before their eyes. “In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh...and they shall prophesy Acts 2:18. “Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord, shall be saved” Acts 2:21. Peter addresses the crowd as Israelites, re-kindling the memories of their heritage and covenant with God, as a precursor to talking about the

to back up that the North had churches truly established according to Acts, the South had churches planted. One of the major reasons South Galatian is supported is because of the fact that it is on the journey Paul had to take to get to his home, Tarsus. The reason this theory is important is because of the cultural differences we see presented, as the Northern Galatians would tend towards heavy roman actions. Also the fact that they are under such extreme Jewish influences shows that they are very

Nickesha Larmond Paul and Peter Background information about Paul Paul whose name was Saul was an early Christian missionary and theologian, known as the Apostle to the Gentiles was born a Jew in Tarsus, Rome. As a minor, he was trained as a rabbi but earned his living as a tentmaker. A zealous Pharisee, he persecuted the first Christians until a vision of Jesus, experienced while on the road to Damascus, converted him to Christianity. Three years later he met St. Peter and Jesus ' brother

What Stands Beyond the Triumph of Christianity For several centuries of Roman Empire existence, it seemed that nothing could stand against its mighty power. No kingdom could match their military or political power for over five hundred years. However, the Rise of Christianity brought the defeat upon Romans. Initially, the new religion appeared to be nothing more than a branch of Judaism. Jesus was perceived as a teacher, healer, and a commoner, who ended up being executed as a public criminal. Both

It seems strange that so little is known biographically about one of the most important figures in Christian history, but this only serves to add to the mystery and grandeur surrounding the Apostle Paul of Tarsus. Much, however, is known of the time after his conversion to Christ and what he did to contribute to Christianity in this period, and it is this that leaves a greater legacy than the simple facts of his life. The contributions that he made towards the cause of Christ and the spreading and