The Imitation of Christ · Character
St. Paul
Apostle to the Gentiles, cited for teachings on the spiritual life.
minor
Also known as Paul
First appearance: book i admonitions profitable for the spiritual life
St. Paul's tie to God the Father is one of the pressures that moves The Imitation of Christ—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Quoted regarding God providing a way of escape with temptation.
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With God the Father (psychological): St. Paul is a chosen apostle whose writings convey God's will and serve as instruction for the faithful. With Jesus Christ (psychological): St. Paul is a devoted apostle who spreads…
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- Biblical and Scholarly Figures
- Divine and Devout Trio
- Protagonist
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St. Paul appears across 14 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- Of Resisting Temptation
- Of the Joy of a Good Conscience
- Of the lack of all comfort
- XII: Of the Royal Way of the Holy Cross
- Of bearing injuries, and who shall be approved as truly patient
- Of the recollection of God's manifold benefits
- XXXV
- Against Vain Judgments of Men
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