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Paul of Tarsus played an extremely significant role in Christianity, specifically to the development and expression of Christianity. Paul of Tarsus ultimately has had a major impact on Christianity, allowing the religion to progress into the universal religion it is today.

Paul of Tarsus had a significant contribution to the development of Christianity through his missionary work, writing of epistles, and the establishment of the Council of Jerusalem. Paul, originally known as Saul, was a prosecutor of Christians, until his conversion on the road to Damascus. After his conversion, Paul travelled and spread the message of Jesus, converting early gentile Christians and creating Christian communities. He emphasised the idea that you don’t need to be Jewish to become Christian. Paul describes himself in Romans 15:16-17 as “... a minister of Christ Jesus...in the priestly service of the gospel of God”. Paul of Tarsus wrote letters to early Christian groups, solidifying the presence of Christianity and converting more adherents. Thirteen books in the Bible, in the new …show more content…

These contributions include beliefs and ethics. Paul’s writings (epistles), shape the sacred texts of Christianity (the Bible), therefore his letters are a primary source in relation to the beliefs of Christianity. Because Paul was able to draw Christian adherents closer to God, this is a significant contribution. For example, Paul wrote about Jesus’ death and resurrection, “...Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in the newness of life.” (Romans 6:3-4). Paul’s contribution to the ethical teachings of Christianity focuses on one simple concept, love/agape. Agape refers to the highest form of love and charity. Paul expresses the importance of love through his writings. For example, “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Romans 13:9-10), and, “Love is patient, love is kind…” (Corinthians

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