Hi, I see where he is called Paul but have failed to find a reference to God renaming him. The People's New Testament Commentary [handily available for a rather excellent Bible study program I know of :) ] says :
Acts 13:913:9 #Ac 13:9 But Saul, (who also [is called] Paul). From this date he is the chief figure of the Acts. Barnabas, who had hitherto been the leader, falls behind. The origin of the name Paul is unknown. It is a Roman name, that of a great Roman family, and it is likely that the great apostle had two names, one Jewish, the other Gentile, a common thing anciently. Which is the explanation I would tend to go for. However I have heard the 'renamed by God' approach from so many people that I am always keen to see people's perspective on it. I am beginning to think it is 'an urban legend' as such. Any thoughts? Regards Kevin P.S. Well it mentioned Sword. At least half a sentence was on topic. P.P.S. My email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you feel this is too hideously off-topic to continue on the sword list! P.P.P.S God Bless! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Rempel Sent: 18 December 2001 00:41 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [sword-devel] GNU and OS ideologies and indulgences I have taken all responses off line except this one since is is likely less controversial. The first reference is Acts 13:9 to Shaul being also called Paulos. Interestingly enough in 13:3 the Holy Spirit calls him Shaul. Michael > Hi, > > This is completely off-topic but I will ask anyway :-) > > Can you tell me where your scriptual reference for the Paul being renamed by > God argument is? > > I have often been told this but have never found anything in the Bible to > back it up. > > Am I missing it somewhere? > > Regards > > Kevin > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Timothy R. Butler > Sent: 17 December 2001 21:34 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [sword-devel] GNU and OS ideologies and indulgences > > > > Rabbi Shaul, > > although Paul is also legitemate. > > Although, wouldn't it be *incorrect* to refer to Paul as Rabbi Shaul > (Saul), after he was renamed by God? Looking at my Greek Bible (some odd > verison, and also the UBS/Nestle-Aland 26th), I can see that Paul's name (I > checked a few of the Epistles) is Paulos, not Saul or Shaul. > > > Likewise you probably know that Jesus is > > a modern translation of Yeshua, > > You have a better point on this one. I'd be half way inclined to > translate it that way - but then again, you have to ask yourself this - > should you go with the proper Hebrew and Greek names in the Bible, or the > more familiar names that will make the Bible the most accessible? > > -Tim > > -- > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > Timothy R. Butler | Universal Networks | http://www.uninet.info > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ: 12495932 AIM: Uninettm > Christian Portal and Search Tool: http://www.faithtree.com > Open Source Migration Guide: http://www.ofb.biz > ============= "Christian Web Services Since 1996" ============== > >
