Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Paul likely witnessed the crucifixion.
The idea that Paul was completely unaware of Jesus until his conversion on the road to Damascus ignores the geographic and social realities of the time.
Given that both men were active in the same religious circles and that the Jewish leadership was deeply involved in the events leading to the crucifixion, it is highly probable that Paul was among the crowds hearing Jesus preach.
This shifts our understanding of Paul from someone who simply heard a story to someone who likely witnessed the very movement he initially tried to destroy.
Watch to the full episode with apologist Brian Brumwell: youtube.com/watch?v=IqX8TLeAKWo
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Paul likely witnessed the crucifixion.
The idea that Paul was completely unaware of Jesus until his conversion on the road to Damascus ignores the geographic and social realities of the time.
Given that both men were active in the same religious circles and that the Jewish leadership was deeply involved in the events leading to the crucifixion, it is highly probable that Paul was among the crowds hearing Jesus preach.
This shifts our understanding of Paul from someone who simply heard a story to someone who likely witnessed the very movement he initially tried to destroy.
Watch to the full episode with apologist Brian Brumwell: youtube.com/watch?v=IqX8TLeAKWo
#history #theology #paul #theologians
____________________
Mike Licona is Professor of New Testament Studies at Houston Christian University. HCU offers an accredited Master of Arts degree in apologetics that may be completed entirely online or on the HCU campus in Houston.
📜For more information, visit bit.ly/2Wlej6Z
🎓You can also earn a Master of Divinity degree that can be completed entirely online at bit.ly/3po5uEX
👨🏻🎓 HCU offers a rigorous Doctorate of Ministry degree: https://hc.edu/houston-theological-seminary/dmin/
🌐WEBSITE: risenjesus.com
💻FACEBOOK: facebook.com/DrMikeLicona
📱TWITTER: twitter.com/DrMikeLicona
📚 Buy “Jesus, Contradicted”: bit.ly/48H0FNM
📚 Buy "The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus": amzn.to/38vTfNU
📚Buy "The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach": amzn.to/2NOOZkT
📚Buy "Paul Meets Muhammad": amzn.to/2RdEFoB
📚Buy "Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?": amzn.to/36dzc5C
🅿️ If you like Mike's work, become a patron by visiting his new Patreon page at patreon.com/RisenJesus or make a tax-deductible contribution(s) as allowed by law by going to Mike's secured website:
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