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Acts abruptly introduces Paul as an enemy of the Church, in sharp contrast with the example of the first martyr [[Stephen]]. He is described as a protagonist of the persecution against the ''church in Jerusalem'' that led the ''Hellenists'' to be "scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria." | Acts abruptly introduces Paul as an enemy of the Church, in sharp contrast with the example of the first martyr [[Stephen]]. He is described as a protagonist of the persecution against the ''church in Jerusalem'' that led the ''Hellenists'' to be "scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria." | ||
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Paul Persecuting the Church refers to an episode in the life of Paul of Tarsus and the early Church, as narrated in Acts of Apostles (8:1-3).
Overview
Acts abruptly introduces Paul as an enemy of the Church, in sharp contrast with the example of the first martyr Stephen. He is described as a protagonist of the persecution against the church in Jerusalem that led the Hellenists to be "scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria."
Paul Persecuting the Church in ancient sources
Acts of Apostles
Acts 8:1-3 (NRSV) -- [1] And Saul approved of their killing him. That day a severe persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria. [2] Devout men buried Stephen and made loud lamentation over him. [3] But Saul was ravaging the church by entering house after house; dragging off both men and women, he committed them to prison.
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