As the young Christian Church begins to expand into the wider Roman world, it encounters a variety of beliefs and ideas such as Mystery Religions, Platonism and Stoicism. Into this world, will go Saint Paul – seen as the second founder of Christianity by some, a betrayer of the teachings of Jesus by others.

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Image is Paul and Barnabas at Lystra by Nicolaes Pieterszoon Berchem

Map of missionary journeys of Apostles

Map of missionary travels of Saint Paul

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#295 – A History of the Catholic Church – Saint Paul