Why is Paul considered a key figure in the spread of Christianity?

Answer 1

AnswerPaul spread the Christian faith in areas as far apart as Syria and Greece. According to Acts of the Apostles, he even spread Christianity to Cyprus, although there is no mention of that from Paul himself. That Paul was a key figure in the spread of Christianity is attested by the fact that his epistles were kept and subsequently copied throughout the Christian Church, as well as by the number of pseudo-Pauline epistles written decades later in his name. No other figure had such an enormous impact in the early apostolic period.

Answer 2

Paul was an apostle to the nations. Therefore he was instrumental in spreading Christianity to all nations once Christianity was spread to the gentiles. However no where in the Bible is Paul spoken of as being the most important person.

Answer 3

Two most common reasons, he was the apostle to the gentiles (non Jews), and the number of books of the New Testament that he is credited as author.

Answer 4

Paul is very important, he started the early churches, and wrote most books in the new testament. He was shipwrecked on his missionary journey as well.

Answer 5

St. Paul's missionary activity was most influential in spreading the Gospel.