http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/12/06/europe/EU_GEN_Vatican_St_Pauls_Tomb.php
2006-12-08 09:59:25 · 13 answers · asked by Midge 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Now THAT'S what I call a "first-class relic"!!
They should make a special new category for this one!!
2006-12-08 10:03:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Interesting article...
It more or less confirms the Biblical record that Paul was sent to Rome near the end of his life, and died there.
Acts 28:17
"And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed nothing against the people, or customs of our fathers, yet was I delivered prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans."
Acts 28:30
"And Paul dwelt two whole years in his own hired house, and received all that came in unto him,"
2006-12-08 18:10:27 · answer #2 · answered by Bob L 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
And they're sure it's Paul how, exactly? I mean they really can't run DNA tests, now can they? It could be any old dead guy in that casket. What I got from the article was that they're not totally sure - they assume it's Paul.
2006-12-08 18:08:54 · answer #3 · answered by ReeRee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is interesting, especially considering they did this in order to venerate or worship him. However, is this really what Paul would want? When we look in the Bible, we can see how he would feel about this. At Acts 14:9-18, it talks about how after Paul had healed a man that was lame, the people around him began worshiping him. It is interesting to note his response in verse 15. He said, "Men, why are you doing this, we too are humans..." He didn't want them to worship him because he knew that ONLY God should be worshiped. ( Matthew 4:10)
http://www.watchtower.org/library/g/2005/5/8a/article_01.htm
2006-12-08 18:38:06 · answer #4 · answered by izofblue37 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think it is wrong to go digging up any ones remains and even if it is the bons of paul I do not see that is makes a differance now he has been dead a long time.
2006-12-08 18:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by Mim 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No I had not heard this. Thank you for bringing here to R&S (very couragous - knowing how people are so rude.)
I like how slow and careful the Vatican is - 4 years on this project.
(I'll check the SF Chronicle Monday, ha, for the story. Heh, they could print it, anythings possible.)
Peace.
2006-12-09 03:08:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Our objective was to bring the remains of the tomb back to light for devotional reasons, so that it could be venerated and be visible," said Giorgio Filippi, the Vatican archaeologist.
WRONG!!!!
Jesus is the only one who should be worshiped and devotion given to. The RCs have it all wrong. It will be another money making venture when they charge people to venerate it!.
Cheers and God bless!!
2006-12-08 18:08:04 · answer #7 · answered by iamwhoiam 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. there are a great many prophesies that have either begun or been fulfilled in regards to end times....research http://www.raptureready.com. They have many good links to info.
2006-12-08 18:03:46 · answer #8 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's about as exciting as finding a dead worm on a rainy day.
2006-12-08 18:08:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Makes you wonder why they covered it up at all ?
2006-12-08 18:04:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋