A life of Mission One of the most notable elements of Paul’s life are the three “Missionary Journeys” he embarked upon. These are recorded in Acts chapters 13-20, and provide an incredible account of the earliest formation of the Church across the ancient Roman world. The call upon Paul was to take the Gospel out … Read more
His Life and Times Paul was born to Jewish parents in Tarsus, located in what is now South-East Turkey. The city was an important part of the Roman Empire, serving as the ancient equivalent to our major university city. Being born in Tarsus gave Paul notable advantages, making him a Roman Citizen, a status that … Read more
Letter Writing in Paul’s World Letters make up a large portion of the New Testament. We often refer to them as epistles – which originates from the ancient word meaning “to send news”. Sending letters during Paul’s lifetime could be an arduous experience, there was no publicly available postal service, and so the sender was … Read more
