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Paul was speaking of himself when he wrote, in Philippians 3:5 - circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews; concerning the law, a Pharisee; [NKJV]
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Was the Apostle Paul a Sadducee?
No, the Apostle Paul was not a Sadducee. He was a Pharisee before his conversion to Christianity.
Was Gamaliel a Sadducee or Pharisee?
Neither
Did Paul became a Pharisee in Jesus' time or after Jesus?
Paul became a Pharisee during Jesus' time. He was actually born a Hebrew of Hebrews, which made him a Pharisee from birth. Paul was one of Jesus' Apostles.
What disciples were Pharisees?
Some of the disciples who were Pharisees include Nicodemus and Paul (formerly known as Saul). They were Jewish religious leaders who followed the teachings of the Pharisees before becoming followers of Jesus.
Who was the of the father of Apostle Paul?
Paul's father was a Pharisee. His name is not recorded.
Did Jesus belong to a Jewish sect?
Based on the stories about Jesus in the Christian Bible, there are elements of both the Pharisee and Sadducee in his remarks and actions.
Who was the apostle and pharisee?
Paul who was originally called Saul
Outside the Bible are there any verifiable proof that Paul was a Pharisee?
There is no verifiable proof of Paul being a Pharisee outside of the Bible. However, some scholars believe that Paul's writings reflect knowledge and understanding of Pharisaic traditions and theology, which may suggest that he had Pharisaic background or training.
What was the job of Saint Paul?
Paul was a Pharisee as well as a tent maker.
Are there any Extra Biblical information that confirms or refutes Paul's assertion that he is a Pharisee?
In the book of Acts, the Bible states that Paul was capturing Christians and personaly persecuting them. This is the exact description of a Pharisee. He was even part of the stoning of Stephen! There's plenty of Extra (outside the) Biblical arguments that Paul is not a Pharisee. All you have to do is search for it. One argument is found in "Paul's Bungling Attempt At Sounding Pharisaic" a chapter from the book "The Mythmaker: Paul and the Invention of Christianity by Hyam Maccoby.
Was St. Paul a tax collector?
St. Matthew (Levi) was a tax collector. Paul was reportedly a tent maker and Pharisee.
What was Saint Paul before he saw Jesus?
He was a pharisee who were into bringing Christians to be judged and stoned.
