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The Divine Comedy · Character

St. Paul

Apostle, referenced as examiner of faith in the Heaven of the Fixed Stars.

minor

Also known as Paul

First appearance: canto xxiv

See St. Paul in canto xxivBook page

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SPSt. PeterJCJesus ChristSLSt. LukeTRTrajanSJSt. JamesSPSt. Paul

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See St. Paul in canto xxiv