"Pauline conversion" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Pauline conversions [plural]
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  1. the conversion of Paul the Apostle to Christianity on the road to Damascus Categories (topical): Christianity Related terms: Damascene conversion
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  2. (by extension) any life-changing event in which one's views are significantly altered Tags: broadly
    Sense id: en-Pauline_conversion-en-noun-jQpCJ35C

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