Saul of Tarsus (Paul before conversion)

Saul of Tarsus, later known as Paul, was a Jewish Pharisee and persecutor of early Christians. He believed they were dangerous heretics and worked to imprison and silence them. On a journey to arrest more followers, Saul experienced a profound spiritual awakening—he saw a luminous vision of Jesus Christ, which transformed his beliefs. Following this encounter, he became a passionate advocate for spreading Christianity, traveling extensively to teach and write the early foundations of Christian theology. His dramatic turnaround remains a pivotal moment in religious history, symbolizing redemption and the transformative power of faith.