Who was Paul?

Apostle and missionary of Jesus

The story of Paul

Paul - Apostle
Paul - Apostle
Apostle

Paul was a major figure in the early Christian church. He was born in Tarsus, a city in modern-day Turkey, to Jewish parents. He had at least one sibling, a sister named Drusilla. Paul was a Roman citizen, and he was educated in Jerusalem. Paul is best known for his missionary journeys, during which he spread the message of Christianity throughout the Mediterranean region. He wrote several letters to the early Christian churches, which are now part of the New Testament. He also wrote the book of Romans, which is one of the most important books in the Bible. Paul was arrested several times for his beliefs, and he was eventually executed by the Roman authorities. He is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the early church, and his writings are still studied and discussed today.

Name meaning

Small or humble

Name origin

Latin

Role

Apostle

First mention

The Acts of the Apostles 13:7

Appearances in the Bible

159 mentions

In Hebrew

פול