2007-07-08 16:22:07 · 16 answers · asked by Rob 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Paul was born in Tarsus, a prominent city of Cilicia. (Ac 21:39; 22:3) His parents were Hebrews and evidently adhered to the Pharisaic branch of Judaism. (Ac 23:6; Php 3:5) He was a Roman citizen from birth (Ac 22:28), his father having perhaps been granted citizenship for services rendered. Paul probably learned the trade of tentmaker from his father. (Ac 18:3) But, at Jerusalem, he received instruction from the learned Pharisee Gamaliel, suggesting that Paul was from a prominent family. (Ac 22:3; 5:34)
Hannah J Paul
2007-07-08 16:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by Hannah J Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Paul was a Jew from the tribe of Benjamin (Philippians 3:1-6)
He also studied under the Rabbi Gamaliel (Acts 22:3)
But he was also a Roman citizen (Acts 22:25)
2007-07-08 16:36:18 · answer #2 · answered by Serena 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was a Jew who held Roman citiizenship.
Philippians 3:4 though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; 6 as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness, under the law blameless.
Acts 22:25 But when they had stretched him out for the whips, Paul said to the centurion who was standing by, "Is it lawful for you to flog a man who is a Roman citizen and uncondemned?" 26 When the centurion heard this, he went to the tribune and said to him, "What are you about to do? For this man is a Roman citizen." 27 So the tribune came and said to him, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" And he said, "Yes." 28 The tribune answered, "I bought this citizenship for a large sum." Paul said, "But I am a citizen by birth."
2007-07-08 16:29:17 · answer #3 · answered by Martin S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul was a Jew but a Roman citizen. Read the book of Acts. I can't remember the chapter...but the Damascus Road experience.
2007-07-08 16:27:56 · answer #4 · answered by Jlk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seems Paul was a Jew from Asia Minor and a Roman citizen.
2007-07-10 16:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by mo mosh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Citizens of Rome carried a medalion, with the Emporers image on it. It was like a free pass, or a get out of jail free card. The Christians of Judea forced Paul into a position where he had to accept his fate in Judea, or use the authority of a Pagan. In doing so, he started a chain of events that caused the authority of the Church to leave Judea. The Temple was torn down, the people were scattered.
That coin, or medalion would be a relic of monumental stature.
2007-07-08 16:45:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roman solder, Roman citizenship, A Jew
The New testament look up the Damascus Road
2007-07-08 16:41:14 · answer #7 · answered by Gifted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul was a Jew by birth eager to beef up to the Roman masters
2007-07-08 18:29:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rob, the book of Acts covers Saul/Paul from chapter 7 onward.
You can read his own testimony in 2 Corinthians; which I highly recommend you read in it's entirety. but, it gets focused on Paul's personal testimony in chapter 10 and 11 onward.
2007-07-08 16:50:29 · answer #9 · answered by TEK 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Paul was a roman citizen, born one actually, that is merely his nationality. Judaism was his religion, as well as his race. Latter he had a psychotic episode, and became a christian.
Sorry for the pot shot. Not very sorry mind you, but sorry ;)
2007-07-08 16:28:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋