Context: He was from a devout Jewish family in the city of Tarsus -- one of the largest trade centers on the Mediterranean coast. It had been in existence several hundred years prior to his birth. It was renowned for its university. During the time of Alexander the Great, who died in 323 BC, Tarsus was the most influential city in Asia Minor.\n\nQuestion: where did paul in the bible come from? Let's think fast. Stream of consciousness:
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To answer this question, we should know that: He was from a devout Jewish family in the city of Tarsus -- one of the largest trade centers on the Mediterranean coast. So the final answer is the city of Tarsus.
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