The History of Christianity Consisting of the Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth; the Adventures of Paul and the Apostles; and the Most Interesting Events in the Progress of Christianity, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time.

CHAPTER VI.

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THE CONVERSION AND MINISTRY OF SAUL OF TARSUS.

The Baptism of the Holy Ghost.――Boldness of the Apostles.――Anger of the Rulers.――Martyrdom of Stephen.――Baptism of the Eunuch. ――Saul’s Journey to Damascus.――His Conversion.――The Disciples fear him.――His Escape from the City.――Saul in Jerusalem.――His Commission to the Gentiles.――The Conversion of Cornelius.――The Vision of Peter.――Persecution of the Disciples.――Imprisonment of Peter.――Saul and Barnabas in Antioch.――Punishment of Elymas. ――Missionary Tour.――Incidents and Results.