St Paul Flashcards
(17 cards)
Who is St. Paul also known as?
Saul of Tarsus
When was St. Paul born?
Around 4 BCE
Where was St. Paul born?
Tarsus, Cilicia (modern-day Turkey)
What was St. Paul’s original religious affiliation?
Pharisee
What significant event led to St. Paul’s conversion to Christianity?
A vision of Jesus on the road to Damascus
What role did St. Paul take on after his conversion?
Missionary
Which regions did St. Paul spread the teachings of Jesus?
Across the Mediterranean
What did St. Paul found in Asia Minor and Europe?
Christian communities
What are the letters written by St. Paul that became part of the New Testament called?
Epistles
What key theological emphasis did St. Paul’s writings have?
Faith over religious customs
According to St. Paul, who is salvation available to?
Both Jews and Gentiles
Where was St. Paul eventually imprisoned?
Rome
When is St. Paul believed to have been executed?
Around 62–64 CE
How is it believed St. Paul was executed?
Possibly by beheading
Under which Roman Emperor is St. Paul thought to have been executed?
Emperor Nero
What is St. Paul’s legacy in Christianity?
Central to Christianity and considered the most important figure after Jesus
