Opening the Epistle to the Romans: Paul’s Message to the World
Deep Dive into A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Romans by John Peter Lange et al. - Romans IntroductionPaul, whose Jewish name was Saul, was born in Tarsus, the polished and venerable capital of Cilicia. He was a Roman citizen and a descendant of the tribe of Benjamin. As a young man, he was a cultivated rabbinical theologian, having studied under Gamaliel, and also practiced the trade of a tent-maker. His transformation from a fanatical persecutor into an apostle is encapsulated by the phrase "SAUL became PAUL." This change in name, symbolizing the world-conquering power of Christ…
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