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St. Paul

Apostle whose teachings on work and calling are foundational for Christian ethics.

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Also known as St. Paul, Paul

First appearance: III: Luther’s Conception of the Calling

St. Paul shows up with force in III: Luther’s Conception of the Calling. The page is where that presence becomes real.

His eschatological indifference to worldly activity influenced Luther's early view of the calling.
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In III: Luther’s Conception of the Calling: His eschatological indifference to worldly activity influenced Luther's early view of the calling.

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