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Actually, she isn't mentioned in either the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament. She is, however, mentioned in the Apocryphal "Acts of Paul." According to this book, which some consider a legend, she was a virginal young woman who was a believer in Jesus and a devoted follower of the Apostle Paul. She remained committed to preaching the Gospel (one of the few women to do so); and she was also committed to chastity, as Paul said only those who were chaste could enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
According to the story about her, she was so pious that when she and Paul were traveling in Iconium (near today's Turkey), the enemies of the church persecuted them and tried to assault and rape her; but she was miraculously protected and her chastity was maintained. Later, Thekla became one of the saints in the early Christian church, revered for her piety and her chastity, as well as for her desire to preach the Gospel no matter the dangers that came her way.
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What has the author Thekla written?
Thekla has written: 'The disinterested heart' 'A story of Babylon' -- subject(s): Bible, Commentaries 'Hamlet-the noble mind'
What is the birth name of Thekla Reuten?
Thekla Reuten's birth name is Thekla Simona Gelsomina Reuten.
When did Thekla Resvoll die?
Thekla Resvoll died in 1948.
When was Thekla Resvoll born?
Thekla Resvoll was born in 1871.
How tall is Thekla Reuten?
Thekla Reuten is 5' 8".
When did Thekla Beere die?
Thekla Borgh was born on September 22, 1876, in Stockholm, Stockholms ln, Sweden.
When did Thekla Borgh die?
Thekla Borgh died on May 22, 1967.
How tall is Thekla Carola Wied?
Thekla Carola Wied is 168 cm.
When was Maria Anna Thekla Mozart born?
Maria Anna Thekla Mozart was born in 1758.
When did Maria Anna Thekla Mozart die?
Maria Anna Thekla Mozart died in 1841.
What is the birth name of Thekla Borgh?
Thekla Borgh's birth name is Tekla Wilhelmina Jansson.
When was Thekla Mayhoff born?
Thekla Mayhoff was born on July 9, 1957, in Fischbachau, Bavaria, Germany.
