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MineralMan

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11. Yes. Paul, the Roman, was the perfect writer of letters to be included

Reply to Major Nikon (Reply #10)

Mon May 7, 2018, 10:24 AM

May 2018

in the Biblical Canon. He Romanized and gentilized Christianity, leading to its massive success in much of the world. Without Paul, early Christianity would likely have withered and died after a few centuries.

Thanks for the reminder.

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