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I am not familiar with the scientific discussion, but I've done some research. I haven't been able to find any evidence, that Saul actually changed his name to Paul. The bible simply states, that Saul was "also known als Paul". This is found in Acts 13,9, four chapters after Paul's conversion and from then on he is referred to as Paul only. But this does not neccessarily be connected with his conversion. As far as Jewish naming practice is concerned, I found that both was possible: parents giving their children a Jewish name plus a non-Jewish name and adults chosing a non-Jewish name in addition to their given name. Inthe case of Paul it looks like we simply don't know. Or do you have any additional information?

• Help requested on my name! - Pavlos  Nov 24 2005, 2:14:20 AM
  • Re: Help requested on my name! - Andy ;—)  Nov 24 2005, 4:13:45 AM
    • Thanks, dude;-) - Pavlos  Nov 24 2005, 10:26:52 AM
      • Re: Thanks, dude;-) - Andy ;—)  Nov 25 2005, 4:46:19 AM
      • Re: Thanks, dude;-) - Miss Claire  Nov 24 2005, 3:17:08 PM
        • Paul und Saul - Andy ;—)  Nov 25 2005, 2:05:07 AM
          • Paul and Saul - Pavlos  Nov 25 2005, 8:15:18 AM
            • Re: Paul and Saul - Andy ;—)  Nov 25 2005, 9:01:58 AM