Questions: Paul of Tarsus
A) believed that the message of Jesus was intended for Jews exclusively.
B) was an eyewitness to the ministry of Jesus.
C) was known as Saul before his conversion.
D) all of these choices.
Transcript text: Paul of Tarsus
A) believed that the message of Jesus was intended for Jews exclusively.
B) was an eyewitness to the ministry of Jesus.
C) was known as Saul before his conversion.
D) all of these choices.
Solution
Answer
The answer is C) was known as Saul before his conversion.
Explanation
Option A: Believed that the message of Jesus was intended for Jews exclusively.
This is incorrect. Paul of Tarsus, also known as the Apostle Paul, is well-known for his belief that the message of Jesus was intended for all people, both Jews and Gentiles. He played a significant role in spreading Christianity beyond Jewish communities.
Option B: Was an eyewitness to the ministry of Jesus.
This is incorrect. Paul was not an eyewitness to the ministry of Jesus. He converted to Christianity after Jesus' crucifixion, following a profound spiritual experience on the road to Damascus.
Option C: Was known as Saul before his conversion.
This is correct. Before his conversion to Christianity, Paul was known as Saul of Tarsus. He was a Pharisee and initially persecuted Christians before becoming one of the most influential apostles.
Option D: All of these choices.
This is incorrect because only one of the statements (Option C) is true.