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Introduction
Many Christians read the Bible given that they recognize it is one of the sacred texts that
introduces them to the word of God. They also read biblical verses since they perceive it
provides them spiritual nourishment whenever they are disturbed. Besides, they pay attention to
the Bible given that they have noticed it exposes them to some of the early believers that spread
the Gospel. Jesus Christ represents one of the key figures they have delved into his history when
exploring early believers. Apart from Jesus, Christians have paid attention to the life of Paul and
his opponents. In the paper, Paul and his opponent’s history will be traced in the context of
stories behind their historical event, how they impacted Christianity, their problem, and the
ideologies that they opposed.
Who is Paul and His Opponents?
Paul is recognized as one of the most influential and powerful leaders of the early
Christian Church. He was born in Taurus and he was most likely a Roman citizen. He was a city
person and relied on the city for his livelihood.
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He supported himself in the city by making
tents. Apart from making tents, Paul played pivotal duty in spreading the gospel to non-Jews.
Before his conversion, he was a devoted Jew, and among the individuals that persecuted early
followers of Jesus Christ since he perceived, they broke Jewish laws.
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He also persecuted
Christians given that he believed they were leading Jews astray and blaspheming God. Paul
further argued that Jesus Christ was just a mere man, and thus he was rightfully crucified. After
his conversion, he spread the gospel by sending letters to a diverse congregation in different
Churches. He also started many Churches in the regions that he visited.
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Wayne Meeks, "The urban environment of Pauline Christianity, 9.
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Bruce Brooks, "Jerusalem and Paul," University of Massachusetts at Amherst, 2013, 104.

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PAUL AND HIS OPPONENTS Name Course Date 1 Introduction Many Christians read the Bible given that they recognize it is one of the sacred texts that introduces them to the word of God. They also read biblical verses since they perceive it provides them spiritual nourishment whenever they are disturbed. Besides, they pay attention to the Bible given that they have noticed it exposes them to some of the early believers that spread the Gospel. Jesus Christ represents one of the key figures they have delved into his history when exploring early believers. Apart from Jesus, Christians have paid attention to the life of Paul and his opponents. In the paper, Paul and his opponent’s history will be traced in the context of stories behind their historical event, how they impacted Christianity, their problem, and the ideologies that they opposed. Who is Paul and His Opponents? Paul is recognized as one of the most influential and powerful leaders of the early Christian Church. He was born in Taurus and he was most likely a Roman citizen. He was a city person and relied on the city for his livelihood.1 He supported himself in the city by making tents. Apart from making tents, Paul played pivotal duty in spreading the gospel to non-Jews. Before his conversion, he was a devoted Jew, and among the individuals that persecuted early followers of Jesus Christ since he perceived, they broke Jewish laws.2 He also persecuted Christians given that he believed they were leading Jews astray and ...
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