ABSTRACT
Next to Jesus, the apostle Paul is the premier figure at the beginning of Christianity. His influence has been so vast that some have suggested he is the true founder of Christianity.1 Paul, born in the city of Tarsus, trained at the feet of Gamaliel (Acts 22:3), a highly honored teacher of the Torah who was a member of the Sanhedrin (Acts 5:34–39).2 Luke tells that Paul was born a Roman citizen (Acts 22:28),3 which would have given him boldness in his mission and ensured him proper juridical process.
