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May 13, 2014 · The following discussion is taken from my book Did Jesus Exist, which was meant to deal more with the first issue: the fact that Paul quotes Jesus on occasion shows at the least that Paul knew Jesus existed (as do the other data that he mentions about Jesus’ life). *****8 The Teachings of Jesus in Paul In addition to these data about Jesus’ life and death, Paul mentions on several ...
- An Interview about My Agnosticism - The Bart Ehrman Blog
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For Paul, Jesus’ importance had nothing to do with Jesus’...
- Did Paul Know What Jesus Taught? More Reflections
There are no other obvious places where Paul quotes Jesus,...
- An Interview about My Agnosticism - The Bart Ehrman Blog
Therefore, the teachings of Jesus were revised by Paul. 2. Paul’s Teaching Did Not Reflect Jesus’ Teachings. The proof that Paul contradicted what Jesus taught can be found in a comparison between his writings and the four gospels. Indeed, it is contended that Paul’s teachings were not the same as Jesus’. If one compares what the two of ...
Paul’s Deeper, Full Understanding of Jesus as “the Christ” Though occasional in nature and never claiming to be comprehensive treatises on what it meant that Jesus is the Christ, Paul’s letters nonetheless provide a very vivid and vibrant depiction of Jesus, revealing him to be the divine Son of God and the vital agent of our salvation.
Feb 19, 2022 · For Paul, Jesus’ importance had nothing to do with Jesus’ own teachings (which Paul hardly ever quotes) but strictly in his death and resurrection. For Jesus, people could begin to experience what life would be like in the future kingdom if they would accept his teachings and begin to implement his understanding of the Jewish law in their lives.
Aug 13, 2017 · 1. One vital omission: Scripture. Paul was a capable student of the Old Testament both before and after his conversion. Combine that with Christ appearing to him and the Holy Spirit teaching him the meaning of the Word, and you have a fuller understanding of where Paul got his message. – Paul Chernoch.
May 25, 2021 · The Historical Jesus in Paul. The earliest event in the life of Jesus that Paul informs us of is his birth. Jesus was born of a woman under the law (Gal. 4:4). Being born under the law suggests that Jesus was brought up as a strict Jew. Jesus was a descendant of Abraham (Gal 3:16) and a “son” of David (Rom. 1:3).
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Dec 5, 2021 · There are no other obvious places where Paul quotes Jesus, although scholars have often found traces of Jesus’ teachings in Paul. The big question is why Paul does not quote Jesus more often. That is a thorny issue, which will require more sustained reflection at the end of this chapter. For now I need simply to stress the most important point.
