Synonyms: Paul, Paul the Apostle, Apostle of the Gentiles, Apostle Paul, St. Paul, Saint Paul, Saul, Saul of Tarsus
Definition: (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
Usage: Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity
Similar words: Apostelic Father, Apostle
Definition: any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
Similar words: missionary, missioner
Definition: someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country
Similar words: saint
Definition: a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization