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Introduction This article deals with the Pneumatology of Paul and the influence of the understanding of the Spirit in the Old Testament on Pauline pneumatological understanding. In addition, the paper will explore the interrelationship between Pauline Pneumatology and other aspect of his theology specifically with Christology, soteriology and his understanding of the Christian community. A. Pneumatology: Correlations Between Paul and Judaism Scholars observed at least three strands of influence on Paul in developing his pneumatology: Jewish understanding of the Spirit, Hellenistic understanding particularly Stoic influence and early Christian understanding on Holy Spirit. Schweizer gives more weight for the Hellenistic influence on Paul with respect to the development of Pauline Pneumatology. [1] Davies rejects Hellenistic influence on Pauline Pneumatology and acknowledges the Jewish particularly the rabbinic influence. The scope of this paper here is to explore the possible