2006-12-26 11:39:21 · 13 answers · asked by miki 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Because he's the creator of Christianity. Read "The Mythmaker, Paul and the Invention of Christianity" by Hyam Maccoby
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2006-12-26 12:07:43 · answer #1 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yep. In one sense, it makes perfect sense. He was single so it was easier for him to travel, went thru the transition of Saul to Paul, and was able to show his faith like no other. But, as a married guy, I wonder how much more examples and guidance he could have given us if he was a married guy with a family. I think it could have given us more insight into the family...and those close love-based relationships.
2006-12-26 19:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by triangle gator 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No.He was the Apostle to the Gentile's.He was the one to preach to the Gentile's{that's any one other than a Jew}who were considered dog's by the Jew's,because we were not the chosen people. He carried the Gospel to us Gentile's over the objection's of Peter.He actually disputed over the circumcision not being a requirement for a Gentile who became a Believer in Jesus.
2006-12-26 20:10:49 · answer #3 · answered by flossie mae 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Before Paul founded Christianity it seemed he was a Pharisee, someone versed in interpreting judaic laws and living by them, i suppose he was a prominent figure, someone of authority. So to answer your question, beats me, I have no clue? otherwise, he was mostly the right person at the right place and at the right time.
2006-12-26 19:53:07 · answer #4 · answered by TruthSeeker 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because Paul founded Christianity. Before Paul, it was just another messianic Jewish sect. Paul made into a distinct religion.
2006-12-26 19:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by Rico Toasterman JPA 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes - and my answers:
a) According to Acts, God chose him to take the Gospel to the world...hence the greater part would need to be directed to the Greco-Roman world.
b) The apostles blew it - Acts, hiding in a locked room and believing the Gospel was limited to Jews.
c) Paul was a trained theologian who could interpret what had happened. Jesus spent 3 years just getting the disciples to recognize post facto the resurrection.
2006-12-26 21:19:31 · answer #6 · answered by Joe Cool 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Not really. I think it was just because he is so awesome, and had SO much to say, and had a lot of time in which to write to the many churches and groups of people at the time.. Also, I am not sure he dominates, but he definitely has a lot in there.
2006-12-26 19:46:57 · answer #7 · answered by oceansnsunsets 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Look who God picked to be a witness, Paul hated Christians and had crucified many before he became one!
I can't imagine a greater testimony than that, and one that gives us all hope that no matter what we've done, we can still be saved, forgiven, and used by God, which is what all Christians want.
2006-12-26 22:58:12 · answer #8 · answered by Child of Abba 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He was the establisher of Jesus. He went out to the gentiles and made sure as many as he could find understood what Jesus was all about. Jesus came to announce the coming of the Kingdom of God on Earth and to tell us who it would be and when.
2006-12-26 19:50:45 · answer #9 · answered by regmor12 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Because the people that chose the books of the bible liked what he said.
2006-12-26 19:43:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋