Conversion of Paul the Apostle Acts says that Paul was on his way from Jerusalem to Syrian Damascus with a mandate issued by the High Priest to seek out and arrest followers of Jesus, with the intention of returning them to Jerusalem as prisoners for questioning and possible execution. The journey is interrupted when Paul sees a blinding light, and communicates directly with a divine voice. The account continues with a description of Ananias of Damascus receiving a divine revelation instructing him to visit Saul at the house of Judas on the Street Called Straight and there lay hands on him to restore his sight
John Ralston Saul Citizenship, a national charity promoting the inclusion of new citizens. His work is known for being thought-provoking and ahead of its time, leading him to be called a "prophet" by "Time" and to be included in "Utne Reader"'s list of the world's leading thinkers and visionaries. His works have been translated into 25 languages in 36 countries. Saul is the son of William Saul, an army officer, and a British mother whose family had a long tradition of military service. His life, from the beginning, took place in a national context. Born in Ottawa, and christened in Calgary, he spent