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Saul was a Jew in the line of Benjamin, raised as a Pharisee (Philippians 3:5-8), well educated and zealous for the traditions of Judaism(Acts 22:3), trained as a tent maker(Acts 18:3) and born a Roman citizen(Acts 22:27-28) in the 'free city' of Tarsus. At Acts 22:1-5 and Acts 26:8-11 he himself describes his actions before his conversion. He was a 'blasphemer and a persecutor and an insolent man', who fiercely attacked 'Christians' (any who followed 'The Way'), persecuting the congregation of God and devastating it(Acts 9:1+2)(1 Corinthians 15:9) ...invading one house after another and, dragging out both men and women, and turning them over to prison(Acts 8:3)(1 Timothy 1:13) (1 Timothy 1:12-16) supporting and approving of the killing of the faithful man, Stephen(Acts 7:58-8:1). Because he was raised a Hebrew with Roman citizenship, he probably had both his Roman name, Paul, and his Hebrew name, Saul, from childhood, most likely choosing to use his Roman name after his conversion because of the special commission he was given to 'preach to the nations' (Galatians 2:7+8).
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Who was Paul in the bible before he became CHristian?
Paul's original name was Saul and he was a prosecutor of Christians.
Who became a christian while traveling to the capital of Syria?
He was called Saul , but later became Paul.
Where in the bible does saul first appear?
To correctly answer the question are you talking about King Saul or Saul later named Paul?
Who is Saul in the New Testament?
"Saul" is the Hebrew name (שָׁאוּל, Šāʼûl ; "asked for"). "Paul" is the Greek name (Σαούλ, Saoul). "Saul, who is also Paul" (Acts 13:9). The Hebrew name "Saul" may also be referred to as his Jewish name. The Greek name "Paul" may also be referred to as his Roman name.
Who is apostle Pual?
Apostle Paul was called Saul, God struck him blind on the road to Damascus. He was converted and became a true christian.And was apostle traveled far and was a early missionary.
