Biblical Reading and Reflections: July 4th (Psalm 10 & Acts 26)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Third Parallel With Euripides in the Book of Acts
Paul's blindness is not mentioned in the other two accounts of his conversion. Rather, the blindness is that of the jews and gentiles to whom he is sent. He has seen the light, and now he must bring the light to the hearer. The theme of light is prominent as a metaphor here. This might connect it with the language associated with the servant of isaiah. Paul's mission is based upon what he has seen. He bears witness to the risen and ascended christ. And his mission is in continuity with the old testament prophets. It was on account of this mission that the jews seized him in the temple and tried to kill him.
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