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Malta

Island where Paul was shipwrecked on his way to Rome

N

Nero

Roman Caesar at the time of Paul's imprisonment

P

Pharisees

Jewish religious group known for their strict observance of the law. They believed in the resurrection and in the oral law, as well as the written law. 

Plato

Greek philosopher who, among other things, believed that the universe was the image of God, and that it was the greatest revelation of God

Polytheist

Person who believes in many gods

R

Regenerate

Spiritually renewed, forgiven, made willing and able to obey

S

Sadducees

Jewish religious group known for not believing in the resurrection. They did not accept the oral law, but only the written law.

Sanhedrin

The highest court of ancient Israel

T

Tertullian

Early church father (c. 160 - c. 220) who wrote Against Marcion. Indicates that Paul sent his letter to the Ephesians.

Trophimus

Gentile that caused the Jews to become angry with Paul, because they thought Paul had let him enter the inner court of the temple in Jerusalem

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