Saint Paul in Prison

What is it about?

This article is a review of a book that discusses the imprisonment of Saint Paul as a reflection of the common person's experience of the ancient Roman penal system. It shows that Paul was of humble origins, and his experience is illuminating of all the people of his class who suffered without leaving any record.

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Why is it important?

The book offers a new view of Saint Paul as a man of humble origins, and what his suffering has to tell us bout the experiences of ordinary people in ancient Rome.