St. Paul the Hero

"St. Paul the Hero" by Rufus M. Jones is a biographical exploration of the Apostle Paul's life, charting his transformation from a zealous persecutor of early Christians to a pivotal figure in spreading the Christian faith. The story opens with Saul, a young and inquisitive boy in Tarsus, immersed in his Jewish heritage and dreaming of becoming a religious hero. His education under Rabbi Gamaliel in Jerusalem sharpens his intellect, but the emergence of a new teacher from Galilee sparks internal conflict. Witnessing the execution of Stephen, a follower of this teacher, ignites Saul's determination to suppress the movement. However, a life-altering experience on the road to Damascus dramatically shifts his course, leading him to embrace Christianity and become Paul, the influential apostle.