One who has attained to cosmic
consciousness, leaving forever the limitations of the lower self.
CHAPTER X
PAUL OF TARSUS
The system of worship known as Christianity owes its systematic foundation
to Paul of Tarsus. Paul's sudden conversion from zealous persecution of the
followers of Jesus of Nazareth to an equally zealous propaganda of the
gospel of Light, offers a perfect example of the peculiar oncoming of
cosmic consciousness.
Paul evidently occupied a position of authority among the Jews and it is
equally probable that he was near the same age as Jesus, as he is referred
to as a "young man named Saul" in Bible accounts of the persecution of the
early Christians. His illumination occurred shortly after the crucifixion,
probably within two or three years.
In Acts, chapter 8-9, we read:
"And Saul was consenting unto his death (Stephen). And at that time there
was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem and they
were all scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judea, and Samaria,
except the apostles.
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