A young man named Saul was bent on murdering all the Christians he could. He was a Jew, a Pharisee (well-versed in the Law of Moses), a man of knowledge, letters and spirit.
Following a dramatic experience, where according to Saul, Jesus Christ appeared to him on the road to Damascus.
Saul converted to Christianity and now became the beloved apostle, saint, evangelist, theologian, and pastor we call Paul.