St. Paul the Apostle: Quick Facts
Facts
| Also Known As | Saint Paul • Saul of Tarsus |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 BCE? • Tarsus • Turkey |
| Died | c.62? • Rome • Italy |
| Notable Works | Pauline letters |
| Subjects Of Study | Christianity • Christology • mystical body of Christ |
| Role In | Council of Jerusalem |
Did You Know?
- Preaching about a Messiah was not uncommon in Paul's time.
- Paul's letters carry many common Greek aspects of letter writing.
- Paul was from the Israelite tribe of Benjamin.
- The Vatican claims that Paul's body lies within St. Paul's Basilica in Rome.
- Paul likely viewed himself as a Jewish prophet rather than a separate Christian prophet.
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