in every photo st. paul has a sword
2006-12-15 08:24:47 · 8 answers · asked by danrenn 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
a symbol both of his eloquence in preaching the Word of God, and of his death. Paul was killed by a sword
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2006-12-15 08:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
St Paul Sword
2016-12-10 14:37:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In ecclesiastical symbolism, St. Paul is shown holding a sword (1) because of his reference in Ephesians 6 of "the Sword of the Spirit - the Word of God, " and (2) because of his work in spreading the Gospel of the Word throughout the Roman world.
2006-12-15 08:29:34 · answer #3 · answered by blktiger@pacbell.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was not Paul's sword. Paul never met Jesus Christ except in a vision. Catholic Christians would say, "Wow, that is interesting,." and then go on with our lives. With love in Christ.
2016-03-17 21:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by Virginia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be thinking of St.Michael. There is no reason why Paul would have a sword because he wasn't violent.
2006-12-15 08:31:08 · answer #5 · answered by julie 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I didn't realize they had photography in the 1st century.
2006-12-15 08:36:27 · answer #6 · answered by BrotherMichael 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a symbol of his martyrdom.
2006-12-15 08:31:34 · answer #7 · answered by jamie B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because there were no guns..
2006-12-15 08:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by Sir Alex 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋