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He persecuted Christians before his Road to Damascus moment. Paul’s sudden conversion, as recounted in the New Testament, prompted three key journeys to spread the word of Jesus to the world—jump starting a new religion that would become the planet’s most popular.
Paul found a receptive audience as he portrayed the “Kingdom of God” as possible for all, whether or not they adhered to Jewish dietary laws or traditions. That’s a stance that early Christians in Jerusalem would not take. Paul defied authority, even prison, for the new faith—and eventually, he would give his life for it.
Against all odds, his teaching took root. What made this pioneer so integral to a faith that 2.3 billion people follow today?
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