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Saul of Tarsus

DEFINITIONS OF: Saul of Tarsus

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n (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle

Synonyms:
Apostle Paul, Apostle of the Gentiles, Paul, Paul the Apostle, Saint Paul, Saul, St. Paul
Example of:
Apostelic Father, Apostle
any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
missionary, missioner
someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country
saint
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
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