article_snippet.sent: It comes after astronomers revealed that astronomers believe a meteor triggered the conversion of biblical figure Paul, one of the most influential figures in early Christianity, .
article_snippet.sent: Experts believe the bright light in the sky that blinded him for three days match accounts of the fireball that streaked across the sky above Chelyabinsk in Russia in 2013.
article_snippet.sent: Astronomers revealed that Astronomers believe a meteor that streaked across the sky above Chelyabinsk in Russia (pictured) triggered the conversion of biblical figure Paul .
article_snippet.sent: The fireball above Chelyabinsk (above) was captured by a number of dashboard cameras in cars .
article_snippet.sent: The details offer a strikingly good match to a Chelyabinsk-class or Tunguska-class fireball.'
article_snippet.sent: Dr Hartmann, however, says the description of the light in the sky, the thunderous sound and the temporary blindness all match the events of a meteorite.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Hartmann said the Cheyabinsk meteor, which exploded in the atmosphere close to the Russian city, is a good example of what Paul may have experienced.
article_snippet.sent: Dr Hartmann said that the bright light in the sky - which was 'brighter than the sun, shining round Dr Hartmann' - matches videos of the Chelyabinsk meteor, which was estimated to be three times as bright as the sun.