1) Paul of Tarsus was a significant early Christian missionary and theologian who lived between 10-67 CE. 2) He underwent a conversion experience on the road to Damascus and went on to establish Christianity across the Greco-Roman world through his missionary journeys and letters. 3) Paul played a pivotal role in developing early Christian theology and establishing Christianity as a distinct religion separate from Judaism, through his emphasis on salvation through faith in Christ alone.

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2. Saint Paul of Tarsus
10 CE (?)- 66/67 CE
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3. Students will learn about
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4. Students will learn about
the contribution to Christianity of ONE
significant person OR school of thought,
other than Jesus
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5. Students will learn about
the contribution to Christianity of ONE
significant person OR school of thought,
other than Jesus
the effect of that person OR school of
thought on Christianity
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6. Students will learn about
the contribution to Christianity of ONE
significant person OR school of thought,
other than Jesus
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7. Students will learn about
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8. Students will learn about
the effect of that person
OR school of thought on
Christianity
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9. Remember this is not intended to be a purely
biographical study, nor a historical account.
Whilst some of these details may be relevant, it is their
contribution to the development and expression of
Christianity that is important.
Board of Studies SOR Support material p 67
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10. HSC Context
Answers for either section 2 or 3
i.e
0ne (or two) parts of Section 2
(A,B,C /15)(600 words/4 pages for
2010+)
or
Essay in Section 3 (800 words/6 pages
for 2010+)(/20)
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11. from
“The Apostle Paul”
(youtube.com)
2’41
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12. So what do
we know
about St.
Paul?
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13. Born in Tarsus (Turkey) around 10 CE
Hellenistic Jew (ie Jew of Greek
descent)
Pharisee
Roman Citizen
Took great offense to Christianity
Converted to Christianity
Executed in Rome in 66/67 CE (may have
been as early as 62 CE)
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14. What is his ‘Christian’
background?
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15. Paul is first mentioned in the New
Testament as being the witness at
the martyrdom of Steven (1 st
Christian martyr)
Became a very determined
persecutor of the “followers of the
Way” after this.
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16. Paul never met Jesus but Acts 9
recounts his ‘miraculous’ conversion
on the road to Damascus in the mid
30’s CE.
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17. Paul only talks about his conversion
twice…..
• Paul's witness to the event before
the crowd in Jerusalem (Acts 22:1–
22).
• His testimony before King Agrippa II
(Acts 26:1–24).
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18. Paul’s
conversion by
Caravaggio
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19. After this ‘mystical encounter’,
Paul went on to be one of
Christianity's strongest, most vocal
and most respected supporters and
missionaries.
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20. Paul’s Journeys &
Writings
Paul’s importance to
Christianity
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21. Paul’s contribution to the
development of Christianity
can not be under-estimated.
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22. 1.He was the first person to write
about Jesus and the emerging
Christian Church.
i.e he was the first New Testament
writer
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23. His writings form the basis of the
New Testament.
->14 books in the New Testament
are attributed to him
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24. 2. He was the (emerging) Churches
greatest missionary.
If it wasn't for Paul, the Church
*may* not have grown to what it is
today.
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26. Three Missionary Journeys
1.46–48
2. 50–52
3. 53– 57
Plus his final journey for his trial in
Rome (59–61)
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28. Through his journeys, letters and
advocacy, Paul was instrumental in
establishing Christianity across the
Greco-Roman world and extending
its outlook from being a sect of
Judaism to separate religion.
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29. 3. As the first writer about Jesus, from
around 50 CE he fashioned the
foundation beliefs of Christianity
and transposed the Jewish context
of Jesus to Hellenistic world.
-> (second or first?) founder of
Christianity?
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30. Key aspects of
Paul’s teaching
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31. Christ was crucified and has risen
and by doing this, He has overcome
sin and death and all who believe in
Jesus are raised to life in Christ.
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32. Salvation is offered to all people. In
Christ there is no distinction
between Jew and gentile. All are
saved through faith in Christ rather
than through observance of the
Jewish law.
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33. The Church is the Body of Christ
and all of its members are one in
Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit.
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34. Paul’s Impact on the
development of the
Church
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35. Pauline teaching has infused every
era and aspect of Christianity. He
remains especially influential in the
Christian theology of Christ, of the
Church, of grace and salvation, and
of sexual morality.
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36. Other great Christian teachers and
interpreters such as Augustine,
Thomas Aquinas, Martin Luther and
John Calvin relied heavily on him.
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37. Protestant reformers emphasised
his teaching on justification by faith.
His letters play a central part in
Christian worship.
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38. Activities
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39. Can you?
*Explain the contribution of Paul to the
growth and development of the Christian
Church? (5 points)
*Analyse the importance of Paul on
Christianity? (4 points)
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40. "If it wasn't for Paul, the early church
would have remained a sect within
Judaism."
In one page, Discuss, including evidence to
support your response.
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41. End……
† www.metatemporal.com 2007 onwards!
Edited 2010
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