Well attestedFrom the people of the place

Damascene conversion

noun · first attested 20th century

One blinding flash on a Syrian trade road now describes any change of heart.

A sudden and complete reversal of belief or opinion.

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Damascus·Syria

33.5131°N 36.2919°E · Q3766

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Relationship: From the people of the place
Confidence: Well attestedThe place link is the standard scholarly account.
Attested: 20th century
Part of speech: noun
Sources: Wiktionary: Damascene conversion Wikidata: Q3766

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Damascene conversion

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Acts describes Saul of Tarsus struck blind on his way to Damascus to persecute Christians and rising as Paul, on a real road into one of the longest-inhabited cities on earth. The English phrase is far younger than the story and is now applied to politicians who switch position as readily as to genuine revelation.

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