Why did paul convert to christianity
The conversion of saul to paul
What was saul's job before he became paul...
What is the story of Saul of Tarsus before he became the apostle Paul?
Answer
It is difficult to overestimate the influence of the apostle Paul.
He is known worldwide as one of the greatest Christian missionaries. His inspired writings cover a large portion of the New Testament, and it is safe to say that he remains one of the most read authors in human history. His abrupt turnaround from zealous persecutor of Christians to one of Christianity’s greatest proponents surely shaped the history of the early Christian church.
But who was Saul of Tarsus before he became the apostle Paul?
Where was saul bornWhat do we know about his life prior to meeting Christ on the Damascus Road?
Saul of Tarsus was born in approximately AD 5 in the city of Tarsus in Cilicia (in modern-day Turkey). He was born to Jewish parents who possessed Roman citizenship, a coveted privilege that their son would also possess.
In about AD 10, Saul’s family moved to Jerusalem. Sometime between AD 15—20 Saul began his studies
