Ep. 51: Paul's Conversion: A Sudden Change?

In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will explore the intense political and religious climate of the first century and how it shaped the man who would become the Apostle Paul. We delve into the historical context of Paul's zealousness, uncovering why his persecution of the early church was, in his mind, completely justified. This is a story of radical conversion, showing how God can transform a man of hatred and violence into an ambassador of love and grace.

In this episode, we'll cover:

• First-Century Politics: A breakdown of the different Jewish sects—Pharisees, Sadducees, and Zealots—and how their beliefs mirror modern political divides. We'll see how Jesus' inner circle included people from opposite ends of this political spectrum.
• Paul the Zealot: We'll examine how ...