...Paul, born Saul, was borne in Tarsus which was considered an epicenter of knowledge. This speaks of where Paul received his education and understanding of many things. Paul was a Roman citizen and although the scripture does not address where his citizenship came from it helped all throughout his ministry. Paul in Acts 18:3 is listed as a tentmaker and we can make the connection from 1 Thessalonians2:9 that this was done to offset his living expenses lessening his burden to the believers. Paul trained under Gamaliel in Acts 22:3-4 we see that he learned to be zealous for God and that he persecuted the followers of Jesus. The Bible then tells us of how Jesus interrupted Paul’s life. Paul chronology in the Bible only contains a few markers but without external evidence of Paul’s chronology they are still useless. The most important external evidence of Paul’s chronology is the Gallio Inscription which gives us an estimate of when Paul appeared before Gallio in Acts 18:12-17. After Paul’s conversion in Acts 9 Jesus sends him to Damascus to receive his sight back and receive instruction. Acts 9:20 says, immediately he began proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues: “He is the Son of God.” Then it seems that after his conversion he went to Jerusalem three years later, and then again eleven years later. The importance of Paul’s conversion in Galatians 1 signifies that the conversion is the reference point for all dating. Paul began in Damascus proclaiming in the synagogue, Acts 9:19...
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...Paul Prudhomme is a famous American chef. He became very successful by offering seasonal products at his restaurants. Furthermore, people enjoy the fresh, homegrown ingredients. Another positive aspect is that they are cheaper compared to imported ones. Paul also developed several culinary products like hot sauces or seasoning mixes. Moreover, he wrote some cook books. In 1983, people loved his unique seasonings and asked him to take them home. So, Paul started his business Magic Seasoning, according to Paul Prudhomme´s website (c.f. https://www.chefpaul.com/seasoning). The BBC website shows (c.f. http://www.bbc.com/news/business-22226760) that Magic Seasonings is a multimillion dollar business now and offers over 27 different spice blends. Consumers can buy Magic Seasoning Blends products in 23 countries worldwide in an online shop. Paul also offers free shipping with a $40 purchase. Furthermore, R&D plays a big role in this organization. Chef Paul Prudhomme has a lot of experiments in flavors and travels a lot. So, he puts all his culinary knowledge gained all over the world in the developing of the products. Thus, Magic Seasoning has created dishes, flavors and food products for international consumers. According to Pauls´ website (c.f. https://www.chefpaul.com/site311.php), the R&D team focuses on creating outstanding flavors and maximum taste. Additionally, Magic Seasonal Blends is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, age, nation...
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...evaluate the contribution of Paul of Tarsus to the development and expression of Christianity. Paul of Tarsus is one of the most influential and notable people to ever help develop and express Christianity in the world. It is clear that without the work of Paul and his teachings on Jesus as well as mankind’s relationship with God, the Christian faith would have spread extremely slowly while also failing to impact others from around the world. Pauls work was the true push for Christianity to stand alone as a religion and no longer be seen as another sect of Judaism, with this Pauls work incorporated people of all faiths or backgrounds as long as they accepted...
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...Outline the contribution of Paul of Tarsus to the development and expression of Christianity Intro: Paul of Tarsus is a profound figure in Christianity after Jesus. Many of his actions and principle teachings have spread throughout the Mediterranean sea far beyond Antioch and Jerusalem. One of the most prominent contributions was his epistles that contained Christ’s teachings, which becomes an ethical framework for Christianity. The epistles include developing a concept of love as well as clarifying and exploring ideas of Christ death and resurrection that is an act of salvation to all believers. The success of his contributions was partly from his socio-political background. Paul initially called Saul was born a Jew with Roman Citizenship...
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...Person Response: Paul’s Case Paul’s Case is the story of a young man who struggles with his identity. Paul feels that he knows where he belongs, but his family and teachers refuse to support his choices. In the middle of Paul's Case, there is a switch in narration. At this point, the reader can identify with Paul and his problems. Paul struggled with both internal and external problems. His parents and teachers thought he was odd. How Paul felt, was miss understood. In the beginning of the story, Paul seems to be a typical teenage boy, who caused problems in the classroom. As the story progresses, the reader can infer that Paul is rather withdrawn. He would rather live in his fantasy world than face reality. Paul dreaded returning home after the Carnegie Hall performances. He loathed his "ugly sleeping chamber with the yellow walls," but most of all, he feared his father. This is the first sign that he has a troubled home life. Next, the reader learns that Paul has no mother, and that his father holds a neighbor boy up to Paul as "a model". The lack of affection that Paul received at home caused him to look elsewhere for the attention that he craved. Which I am sure many of us can relate to. The theater and Carnegie Hall was where Paul "really lived". To him, the rest of his life was but "a sleep and a forgetting". The moment Paul stepped into either one of those places; he felt he was in his element. He "breathed like a prisoner set free". Paul's life was so dull in comparison...
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...2: Christians and Culture For this forum, select one (1) of the discussion topics below and respond in the Unit 3: Group Discussion 2 - Christians and Culture forum. a) Why we can’t change the world (?) Considering all you have read this week, thoughtfully interact with Crouch’s proposition in chapter 12, “Why we can’t change the world.” What is Crouch’s position? Do you agree or disagree with his position? Given what you have read so far, would Schmidt disagree with Crouch about the influence of Christianity in culture? Support your argument with the texts and Biblical resources, as well as examples. Be sure to define your terms. -OR- b) Daniel and Paul For this forum, read Daniel 1 and Acts 17:16-33. Select either the Daniel or Acts reading and identify the specific behaviors/actions that Daniel or the Apostle Paul exhibited or took to effectively engage the culture, respectively. For this forum,...
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...Paul the Apostle (Greek: Παῦλος Paulos; c. 5 – c. 67), original name Saul of Tarsus (Greek: Σαῦλος Ταρσεύς Saulos Tarseus), was an apostle (though not one of the Twelve Apostles) who taught the gospel of Christ to the first-century world. He is generally considered one of the most important figures of the Apostolic Age. In the mid-30s to the mid-50s, he founded several churches in Asia Minor and Europe. Paul used his status as both a Jew and aRoman citizen to advantage in his ministry to both Jewish and Roman audiences. Fourteen of the twenty-seven books in the New Testament have traditionally been attributed to Paul, and approximately half of the Acts of the Apostlesdeals with Paul's life and works. Seven of the epistles are undisputed by scholars as being authentic, with varying degrees of argument about the remainder. The Pauline authorship of the Epistle to the Hebrews, already doubted in the 2nd and 3rd centuries but almost unquestioningly accepted from the 5th to the 16th centuries, is now almost universally rejected by scholars. The other six are believed by some scholars to have come from followers writing in his name, using material from Paul's surviving letters and letters written by him that no longer survive. Other scholars argue that the idea of a pseudonymous author for the disputed epistles raises many problems. Today, his epistles continue to be vital roots of the theology, worship, and pastoral life in the Roman and Protestant traditions of the West, as well...
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...The Apostle Paul By: Karie Kauffman The apostle Paul, next to Jesus, is the most interesting and intellectual person in Christianity. There are many astonishing things that happened in his life. His adult life started out very rough, but he managed to move forward from his past and accomplish many things. He healed the sick, raised the dead, spread the gospel, and wrote over half of the New Testament. Paul, was born soon after the birth of Christ, somewhere around 3 AD, and was given the name Saul. He was born in Tarsus, a Roman province south east if the Asia Minor. Tarsus is known for its scholars and great thinkers. Being born in this city to Jewish parents, there is no doubt that Saul would have a good education. It was Jewish tradition to study the Jewish law and traditions. In Acts 22:3 Paul refers to his origin and education, “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia...I studied under Gamaliel and was thoroughly trained in the law of our ancestors.” The rabbi that taught Saul, Gamaliel, is a very famous teacher in Jerusalem. There is no actual records of Saul's birth and childhood, and the first mention of Saul was in Acts 8:1 after the stoning of Stephen. It says, “And Saul was there, giving approval to his death. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem.” Saul had turned into a very evil man, and was one of the most prominent leader in the persecution against the newly formed Christian church. One of the most important events...
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...An Ode to the Beatles… In 1957, John Lennon had begun a band called the Blackjacks who later became the Quarry Men and later that year invited Paul McCartney to join the group. The lineup that McCartney joined featured Lennon, Eric Griffiths on guitar, Len Garry on "tea-chest" bass, Pete Shotton on "washboard" and Colin Hanton on drums. In February 1958 the young guitarist George Harrison joined the group, which was then playing under a variety of names. Recordings of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison from that year still exist. During this period, members continually joined and left the line up. Lennon, McCartney and Harrison were the only constant members. Hanton left in 1959. The group became a regular gig at the Cashashm which was formed by Mona Best—the mother of the early drummer Pete Best. The band had gone through some rough times and even through a few names before become the Beatles. Brian Epstein, the record producer, told them that Pete Best would have to stop drumming so they could invite a better drummer in. Ringo Starr from Rory Storm and the Hurricanes was pulled in because they favored him (and the band also lost to his band in an old contest). With John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Stuart Sutcliffe doing the guitar and vocals, while Ringo Starr was handling drums, and finally George Harrison handling bass with vocals every now and then, the band had begun to release singles. Stuart left the band in 1961 and died the next year from a brain hemmorage. But even...
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...Paul’s Case is the story of a young man who struggles with his identity. Paul feels that he knows where he belongs, but his family and teachers refuse to support his choices. In the middle of Paul's Case, there is a switch in narration. At this point, the reader can identify with Paul and his problems. Paul struggled with both internal and external problems. His parents and teachers thought he was odd. How Paul felt, was miss understood. In the beginning of the story, Paul seems to be a typical teenage boy, who caused problems in the classroom. As the story progresses, the reader can infer that Paul is rather withdrawn. He would rather live in his fantasy world than face reality. Paul dreaded returning home after the Carnegie Hall performances. He loathed his "ugly sleeping chamber with the yellow walls," but most of all, he feared his father. This is the first sign that he has a troubled home life. Next, the reader learns that Paul has no mother, and that his father holds a neighbor boy up to Paul as "a model". The lack of affection that Paul received at home caused him to look elsewhere for the attention that he craved. Which I am sure many of us can relate to. The theater and Carnegie Hall was where Paul "really lived". To him, the rest of his life was but "a sleep and a forgetting". The moment Paul stepped into either one of those places; he felt he was in his element. He "breathed like a prisoner set free". Paul's life was so dull in comparison to his theater life, which...
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...Paul Erdos Hungarian born Paul Erdos is considered one of the greatest mathematicians of all time in society. As a young man, Erdos had to deal with the struggle of life as he endured the times of World War II. During this time, he came to a love of mathematics, solving multiple types of problems and gaining mastery on them. Throughout the rest of his life, he never was married, never truly lived in a house or had any possessions for that matter, and dedicated his life to solving more complex mathematical problems. He sought to teach the world more about mathematics and how it can help in life for more fruitful and interesting years to live. He was and still is loved by fellow mathematicians in today’s time as Erdos numbers were and are assigned to people, one would designate that the person actually consulted with Erdos to write a paper, and two would be assigned to someone who consulted with a Erdos number one person etc. In his true and pure dedication to the love of his life, mathematics, Erdos would travel university-to-university and door-to-door of other high-minded mathematicians and would want to learn from them or teach them constantly saying, “ my mind is open for thought.” Through his life, he made many extreme advances in mathematics and actually contributed to the learning and elements of Computer Science. These advances include those of combinatorics, his multiple mathematical theories and the graph theory. One major contribution that Erdos gave to the computer...
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...At the beginning of Christianity stand two figures: Jesus and Paul. Jesus is regarded by Christians as the founder of their religion, in that the events of his life comprise the foundation story of Christianity; but Paul is regarded as the great interpreter of Jesus' mission, who explained, in a way that Jesus himself never did. The Question of what t would Jesus himself have thought of Paul?. But Jesus never knew Paul, the two men never once met. The disciples who knew Jesus best, such as Peter, James and John, have left no writings behind them explaining how Jesus seemed to them or what they considered his mission to have been. Did they agree with the interpretations disseminated by Paul in his fluent articulate writings. Nor did they perhaps think that this newcomer to the scene, spinning complicated theories about the place of Jesus in the scheme of things, was getting everything wrong. Paul claimed that his interpretations were not just his own invention, but had come to him by personal inspiration; he claimed that he had personal acquaintance with the resurrected Jesus, even though he had never met him during his lifetime. Such acquaintance, he claimed, gained through visions and transports, was actually superior to acquaintance with Jesus during his lifetime. Which is why when it comes to discussing the relation between Jesus and Paul, it is better to begin with Paul. Due to the fact Paul is more easily known than Jesus. Which can be admitted on all sides. Jesus...
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...TermPaperWarehouse.com - Free Term Papers, Essays and Research DocumentsThe Research Paper Factory Join Search Browse Saved Papers Search Ron Paul Biography In: People Ron Paul Biography Dr. Ronald Ernest "Ron" Paul was born in 20th August, 1935 and was raised in his town of birth Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While in high school, where he served as the president of the student council, he met and married, in his last year in Gettysburg College, his wife Carol. Upon his graduation in 1957, the young couple moved to Durham, North Carolina, and while there, Ron attended the Duke University School of Medicine, where he pursued a medical degree and attained it in 1961.Paul and his family then moved to Detroit, Michigan, where Paul did his internship and residency at the Henry Ford Hospital from 1961 to 1962.In the years 1963 to 1965, Paul served as a doctor in the United States Air Force, where he served as a flight surgeon. In the years 1965 to 1968, he served with the United States Air National Guard. In the year 1968, Paul and his wife moved to Texas, where he began his medical practice, and specialized in obstetrics and gynaecology and proceeded to deliver more than 4000 babies. In addition, Paul and his wife have five children, besides him being a best-selling author and a qualified physician. Ron Paul began his political career in the year 1974, where he made a Congressional bid and failed. However, in 1976, a special election that sought to replace resigned Representative...
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...understanding of a Christian worldview. The Apostle Paul covers such a wide variety of issues/topics in the text, that is impossible to condense them into a 1000 word essay, however certain things must be noted. Paul considers the debated topic of origins and creation. Christians are divided on the issue of creation, with some believing that God had a more passive role in creation and others believing that God took an active role in creation. Paul points out throughout his epistle that truth has been known by men since the dawn of “creation” (Rom. 1:19-20). Paul also tells that all creation yearns for the day when Christ will reign, even if creation is unaware of this yearning. (Rom. 8:22-23) Romans does not take a side in the “literal six day vs. theistic evolution debate. Romans discusses the topic of sin , the consequences of sin, and the law as it relates to sin. Paul makes it clear to his audience (including modern day believers) , that we have been freed from the law, though the law is what make man kind aware of our sin. (Rom: 7:7) Paul explains the “wages” of sin is death, separation from our creator forever and that without salvation (next section) we are slaves to sin. However, Paul points out that through Christ we are no longer slaves to sin and are instead slaves to Christ. Perhaps most important to a Christian world view, Paul discusses salvation and the means by which humans are to obtain it. Paul is clear that the law is not sufficient to save one from...
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...Hello everybody, I’m Father Dean Baker and this homily will focus on the passage of Galatians 3: 26-29 which is a part of the epistle of Paul to the Galatians. This text was written 49AD and conveys a gospel message of followers continuing and living their life through the grace of god. This homily will be explaining and outlining the world behind the text, the world of the text and the world in front of the text. Paragraph One The World Behind the Text Galatia was a Roman province in central Asia Minor, which is near modern day Turkey .The community of whom wrote it had been settled by immigrant Celts around 250BCE and is characteristic of the Celtic culture in Apostle Paul’s day. To be more specific, it was written in Antioch, a roman...
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