Bible Explorer · Event · c. AD 5
Born a Roman citizen of the tribe of Benjamin in the Hellenistic cultural center of Tarsus in Cilicia, Saul was raised according to the strict sect of the Pharisees and educated in Jerusalem under Rabban Gamaliel.
Date: c. AD 5 · Note: Birth and formative education of Saul of Tarsus prior to his appearance at Stephen’s trial.
Acts 21:39, Acts 22:3