15. Paul of Tarsus – Historical Records and Site Evidence
Ancient writers left a trail of evidence about Christianity’s most famous missionary. Roman historian Tacitus mentioned the movement Paul helped spread when writing about Nero’s persecution of Christians. Josephus documented the execution of James, leader of the Jerusalem church, where Paul once brought his arguments. Recent archaeological work has uncovered inscriptions in Corinth and Ephesus that show how Paul’s letters transformed scattered believers into organized communities. The marketplace steps in Corinth, where Paul likely stood trial, still exist today.
