restraint and artistic sensationalism. First painting we look at is the famous painting "The conversion of St. Paul" by Michelangelo Caravaggio located in Santa Maria Del Popolo‚ Rome 1601. The painting is telling the story of the moment when Saul of Tarsus‚ is on his way to Damascus to confront the Christian
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Embracing their missions‚ both go out to spread their faiths leading to greater evangelization and closer encounters with the God of Abraham. Despite the racial divide still in his heart‚ Malcolm X would later see in Islam what St. Paul saw in the Mystical Body of Christ: “the Oneness of Man under One God” (X‚ 207). This change would occur after his fallout with the leader of the Nation of Islam and his mentor‚ Elijah Muhammad‚ and his hajj to Mecca. Similarly‚ St. Paul‚ after his conversion and
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transformed. Jesus’ younger brother‚ James‚ didn’t think Jesus was anybody special. But after his resurrected brother appeared to him‚ James not only believed Jesus was Lord but became the leader of the Jerusalem Church and died a martyr in 62 AD. Saul of Tarsus was the chief persecutor of early Christians. He put Christians in prison. When they would not denounce Jesus Christ he sent them to be
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THE NEW TESTAMENT The New Testament is a record of historical events‚ the ‘good news’ events of the saving life of the Lord Jesus Christ—His life‚ death‚ resurrection‚ ascension‚ and the continuation of His work in the world. Origin and Meaning of the Term “New Testament” Our Bible is divided into two sections : * Old Testament * New Testament The Greek word for “testament‚” diaqhkh (Latin‚ testamentum)‚ means “will‚ testament‚ or covenant.” New Testament or Covenant (anticipated in
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The Roman World Chapters 5‚ 6 and 7 (pages 167-186) Homework Guide 1. Study lecture notes. 2. Review the following references: Evolution of Roman Government/Rome v. Carthage Roman Emperors Flow Chart/Trade in the Roman World Languages of the Roman Empire/Roman Roads Spread of Christianity/Persecution of the Christians 3. From the textbook & lecture - answer the following: • What
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of the Christian faith. In this research paper I will explore these experiences and how they do and do not relate to each other. The Apostle Paul Paul was born with the name of Saul‚ in Tarsus of Cilicia‚ on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. He was born both a Jew and a Roman citizen. He grew up in Tarsus and became a tentmaker like his father and grandfather before him. He was taught to be an orthodox Jew. He later journeyed to Jerusalem and attended the Pharisaic school. He did not become
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meaning of this quote is that every individul has his own " drummer" or in better words his own calling and that own should let those indivuduals follow there callings no matter how difficult or obserd it may seem. An embodyment of this quote is the piece of literature known as "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr. In literary work of his‚ Martin Luther king expresses how important his calling is. For example in his letter he states:Just as the eighth century prophets left their little
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in Christianity. Paul’s opinions on the meaning of Jesus‚ morality‚ and Christian practices set the foundation in modern Christian world. To understand all of this we must first look at Paul himself. Paul who’s original name was Saul was born in Tarsus. Paul studied Judaism in Jerusalem this is where he saw Jesus as a dangerous messianic cult leader who might divide Judaism. Paul was energetic in his travels and wrote powerful letters‚ which spread his form of belief of Jesus. Paul eventually
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ages. He acted as sheriff‚ delivering arrest warrants from the high priest and traveled from city to city laying waste to the church of Jesus Christ. It was while he was on his way to perform this duty that Jesus Christ introduced Himself to Saul and gave him the new name of Paul. God chose a man with a unique background who could be “all things to all men” so that he could “by all means save some” (1Cor. 9:22). Jesus Christ chose Paul who had persecuted His church‚ who did not
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better of all Christians and all people. Before Saint Paul’s conversion‚ he was called Saul because he was Jewish. Saul was there for Saint Stephens death because he was persecuting Christians. Saul did not believe in what Saint Stephen was trying to teach‚ so Saint Stephen became the first Christian martyr. He converted to Christianity because Jesus was calling to him asking‚ “Why are you persecuting me?” Then‚ Saul became blind on the way to Damascus. Once he got to Damascus‚ he baptized and cured
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