Paolo di Tarso

Paolo di Tarso, also known as Saint Paul, was a pivotal figure in the early spread of Christianity during the first century AD. Originally a zealous persecutor of Christians, he underwent a dramatic conversion experience and became one of the most influential apostles, traveling extensively to preach the gospel and establishing several early Christian communities. His letters, known as the Epistles, form a significant portion of the New Testament and articulate key theological concepts that shaped Christian doctrine.