In the Footsteps of St. Paul

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Paper back edition of Edward Stourton's hugely successful and fascinating exploration of one of the most famous and influential of the early Christians, the man many regard as the founder of organised Christianity. This exploration of St Paul and the land he lived in involves both a first hand account of the author's journey following in St Paul's footsteps as well as reflections on St Paul's life, reference to previous written commentaries and the implications and contemporary relevance of St Paul.;There have been many previous biographies of this elusive but vitally important Christian but none have so clearly emphasised the relevance of his experiences of conversion, strength of belief and faith to the contemporary political and social climate in such a fundamental way. The reader is taken in St Paul's footsteps from his birth in Tarsus in the first decade of the first century AD to his martyrdom in Rome more then 60 years later. Stourton's detailed research and lively, enthusiastic writing style provide insights into the experiences, education and background which helped shape this most pragmatic and inspirational of biblical figures. St Paul is developed from a shadowy New Testament figure to a truly flesh and blood personality.