Saul: The Journey to Damascus is a historical drama film that journeys into the early life of Saul of Tarsus - one of the most influential figures in the rise of Christianity. The movie narrates the story of Saul (played by Emmanuelle Vaugier), a fervent Jew and a member of the Pharisees. Saul persecutes Christians and aims to eradicate the new faith. Saul is later confronted with the message of Jesus Christ and undergoes a radical transformation from a harsh persecutor to a passionate promoter of the Gospel.
The movie demonstrates the aftereffects of Stephen's stoning on Saul, illustrating the internal struggles that he experienced. His life up until his conversion was tumultuous as he constantly found himself encased in a web of conflicting beliefs. Saul's conversion to Christianity and subsequent baptism, which he passionately promoted to others, made him a key proponent of spreading the new faith across numerous nations and cultures. The film also highlights Saul's contentious relationship with Peter and explores the challenges that Saul and other early Christians encountered.
Saul: The Journey to Damascus is an engaging movie that seeks to present Saul's conversion from a new perspective. The film's stunning cinematography and fantastic performances from the cast transport the viewers into ancient Roman and Jewish cultures, providing a uniquely human portrayal of the early Church. Above all, the movie emphasizes the importance of faith, provides encouragement to people of faith, and provides a new beginning to Saul, who would later be known as the Apostle Paul.