# Paul of Tarsus — The End of the World character guide

> Paul of Tarsus in The End of the World by Geoffrey Dennis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** St. Paul

**First appearance:** 0014-man

## Who they are

Apostle whose writings on the end times are frequently cited.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_end_of_the_world_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_professional_

Paul of Tarsus is a devoted apostle and theologian who spreads and codifies the teachings of Jesus Christ.

### [Stoffler](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_end_of_the_world_se/characters/stoffler)

_psychological_

Paul of Tarsus's writings are used by Stoffler to justify his own radical apocalyptic interpretations.

## In the story

### [This Year](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_end_of_the_world_se/chapters/this-year)

His imminent hope of the Second Coming dwindled through his Epistles; he was martyred without seeing it.

### [Next Year](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_end_of_the_world_se/chapters/next-year)

Cited for writing 'The ends of the world are come'.

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