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The research aims to develop an integrated model of Paul's life, theology, and legacy after his conversion, bridging historical-critical and theological studies.

July 26, 2026Open Access

Apostle to the Gentiles: Paul's Post-Conversion Theological Development, Missionary Praxis, and Ecclesial Legacy in the Formation of Early Christianity

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LPLaszlo PokornyRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Qualitative study explores Paul's post-conversion theology and missionary practice, suggesting implications for theology education.

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The research aims to develop an integrated model of Paul's life, theology, and legacy after his conversion, bridging historical-critical and theological studies.
Textual-chronological exegesis of the thirteen letters in the Pauline corpus.
Geospatial hodological analysis using the ORBIS Stanford platform.
Archaeological contextualization of significant locations like Corinth, Ephesus, and Philippi.
Paul strategically targeted hub cities, confirmed by ORBIS data.
His Christology evolved from eschatological urgency to a broader cosmic scope.
Prison letters exemplify the peak of his cruciform theology and understanding of weakness.

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Laszlo Pokorny (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a7b4d3aea3239cd786fb https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.21525008

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