<P> He was from a devout Jewish family in the city of Tarsus -- one of the largest trade centers on the Mediterranean coast . It had been in existence several hundred years prior to his birth . It was renowned for its university . During the time of Alexander the Great , who died in 323 BC , Tarsus was the most influential city in Asia Minor . </P>
<P> He was from a devout Jewish family in the city of Tarsus -- one of the largest trade centers on the Mediterranean coast . It had been in existence several hundred years prior to his birth . It was renowned for its university . During the time of Alexander the Great , who died in 323 BC , Tarsus was the most influential city in Asia Minor . </P>
where did paul in the bible come from
where did paul in the bible come from
the city of Tarsus
the city of Tarsus