St. Paul

In "St. Paul: The Apostle We Love to Hate," Karen Armstrong explores the profound impact of St. Paul, the first Christian writer, who authored fourteen books of the New Testament. Armstrong highlights Paul's pivotal role in establishing early Christian churches across Europe and Asia, transforming a minor sect into a major religion, and promoting the influential idea of Christ as a model for transcendence. While details about his life remain scarce, Paul’s dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus marks a significant moment that altered the course of history.