Testimonial for Damascus
By any standard, the Apostle Paul lived an incredibly eventful life. He was transformed from a violent, pugilistic individual, in which he was prepared to kill for his religious beliefs, into a man of love, ever ready to die for his Saviour, Christ Jesus. He survived assassination attempts, being shipwrecked, various stonings at the hands of mobs, and corporal punishment meted out by the Roman Imperium. He was the central driving force in the establishment of Christian communities around the shores of the Mediterranean, and penned some of the most vital Christian documents in the history of the Church. Yet, rarely has this remarkable life be considered worthy of the silver screen! Amazing!
I am thankful that this recent movie Damascus seeks to convey something of the richness of his life and experience, and above all his love for the Lord Jesus. I commend it to those wanting to know one of the most important figures in the history of Christianity, and indeed, in the history of the world.
Michael A. G. Haykin
Professor of Church History
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, Kentucky.
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