The sages extol the importance of the holiday of Purim because it reveals the hidden hand of God, despite his apparent absence in the affairs of this world… On the surface, each turn of the story could be explained naturally, or as simple “coincidence,” yet in the end we realize that God was at work behind the scenes, carefully putting tog…Read More

Saul, also known as Paul, is believed to have died around 64-67 AD, although the exact date and circumstances of his death are not known with certainty.

According to Christian tradition, Paul was imprisoned in Rome during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero. He had been accused of preaching against Roman law and was sentenced to death by…Read More

Saul, who later became known as Paul, was a biblical figure who played a significant role in the early spread of Christianity. Saul was born in Tarsus, a city in modern-day Turkey, and was a member of the Jewish faith. He was educated in the law and was a zealous Pharisee who persecuted Christians before he converted to Christianity.

Saul first…Read More