Before Jesus' call, Paul, then known as Saul, was a zealous Pharisee who persecuted early Christians. He witnessed the stoning of Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and actively sought to imprison believers. Saul was deeply committed to upholding Jewish law and traditions, believing that he was defending his faith against what he saw as a dangerous sect. His life dramatically changed after encountering the risen Christ on the road to Damascus.
a bright light.
No; Paul was a Pharisee. See Philippians 3:5.
Paul was after Jesus.
before john paul the second was john paul 1 (albino luciani)
John Paul I was the last pope before John Paul II.
Saul (aka Paul) was a devout Jew before his conversion.
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Saul
Pope John Paul II was the 264th pope so there were 263 popes before him.
Saul before he became Paul, hated christians and wanted them killed.
He was called Saul of Tarsus.
No one, Paul was the first