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The Apostle Paul was the writer of many Epistles in the New Testament. He brought the Gospel to the Gentiles.

Saint Paul the Apostle (Greek: Παῦλος Paulos;), originally known as Saul of Tarsus (Hebrew: שאול התרסי‎; Greek: Σαῦλος Ταρσεύς Saulos Tarseus), was an apostle (though not one of the Twelve Apostles) who taught the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age. In the mid-30s to the mid-50s, he founded several churches in Asia Minor and Europe. Paul took advantage of his status as both a Jew and a Roman citizen to minister to both Jewish and Roman audiences.

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Scholarly discussion of claims that Paul is a "false apostle"

There is a claim in some circles that Paul is a "false apostle", creating a new religion from whole cloth. I fear trying to flesh out any one particular version of such a claim, but one such example is chapter 7 here. This seems like a relatively…
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How many languages did apostle Paul speak?

Of course, he could speak Hebrew and from such examples like preaching the gospel in Athens it seems that he had no problem speaking Greek. He also wanted to visit Rome, while there were no Jews living in Rome at that time, so does it mean that he…
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How was Saul changed to Paul?

Acts 13:9 (NIV) Then Saul, who was also called Paul, ..... This verse does not explain much how Saul became Paul. Who changed his name? Why was it changed?
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Are there any major / orthodox Christian leaders that taught that Paul didn't meet Jesus?

I've heard the claim many times that "Paul never met Jesus." A simple Google search turns up scores of examples. It is usually in the context of those who are, how to say, "outside orthodoxy" and want to advocate giving less weight to the doctrinal…
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How did Paul learn the gospel?

Is there any account of how Paul learnt Jesus teachings after he converted? In Galatians 1:11-12 Paul states: But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man,…
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What is known about the Apostle Paul's family?

Did Paul's wife travel with him and then he became a widower? Does Pharisee of Pharisees mean that his family goes back several generations, father, grandfather, etc. of Pharisees? What does Roman by birthright mean?
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Was Paul ever accused of lying?

I have always found it odd that Paul seems to have the need to emphasize the fact that he isn't lying. It is almost like he is insecure about his credibility. In Romans 3:7 he seems to imply that lying is acceptable if the glory of God is…
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Would Jewish religious leaders have travelled by horse or camel i.e. Saul?

Questions have been raised as to how Saul travelled to Damascus. Would he or any of the Jewish religious authorities have travelled by beasts, especially by camels?
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Are we unaware of something that God foresaw in appointing Paul as apostle?

I have seen many question and views here on the apostleship of St. Paul. Questions like this, this, this and Most recently this. All seems to basically ask why Paul was chosen as apostle or whether he was really an apostlen. Are we unaware of…
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Because Paul (Saul) was part of the Sanhedrin was he required to be married?

Because Paul (Saul) was a member of the sanhedrin was he required to be married?
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1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 - how do we judge the credibility of Paul as he thought the world would come to an end during his lifetime?

Paul believed that the end will come but did not see, based on him being Inspired; “According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen…