Paul tells it three times in the Book of Acts -- or Luke tells it for Paul." As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him.

Among other things, Paul is known for being knocked off his horse while on the road to Damascus by the appearance of the resurrected Jesus. Having commanded his attention, Jesus demanded to know ...

Paul in scripture. In this section Dr Mark Goodacre, Senior Lecturer in New Testament at the University of Birmingham, explores the biblical references to Paul.

This is the fragile, unsettling reality of the 'new' Damascus. It is a testament to the enduring power of geopolitical self-interest, but also a stark reminder that peace without justice is merely ...

Comedian Tim Allen announced he’s started reading the New Testament as part of his journey of reading through the Bible — and is already “amazed” by Paul’s letter to the Romans.

Saint Paul On The Road To Damascus by Hans Speckaert (circa 1570 and 1577) Hans Speckaert/ Louvre Museum. ... According to the New Testament, Paul - then known as Saul ...

Paul himself was transformed on the Road to Damascus, as he tells us in Galatians (1:13-17) and Philippians (3:4-7). And the word in Greek is metanoia , and it’s worth looking into the root ...

The crowd in Damascus is amazed, wondering what has happened (9:21). In Jerusalem, the disciples were afraid and did not believe he was a disciple (9:26). Each reaction is different based on context.

How his 21st-century evangelical makeover distorts the New Testament reality. Evangelicals feel a special connection with the apostle Paul. We shape our theology according to his thought, imitate ...

Since borders frequently shifted, there are some differences between the political geography at the time of the birth of Jesus (ca. 4 BCE), the death of Jesus (ca. 30 CE), the ministry of Paul (ca ...