Paul and Jesus

How the Apostle Transformed Christianity

By: James D. Tabor

Narrated by: Robertson Dean

Historians know virtually nothing about the two decades following the crucifixion of Jesus, when his followers regrouped and began to spread his message. During this time the man we know as the apostle Paul joined the movement and began to preach to the gentiles.

Using the oldest Christian documents that we have - the letters of Paul - as well as other early Christian sources, historian and scholar James Tabor reconstructs the origins of Christianity. Tabor reveals that the familiar figures of James, Peter, and Paul sometimes disagreed fiercely over everything from the meaning of Jesus' message to the question of whether converts must first become Jews. Tabor shows how Paul separated himself from Peter and James and introduced his own version of Christianity, which would continue to develop independently of the gospel message that Jesus, James, and Peter preached.

Paul and Jesus gives us a new and deeper understanding of Paul as it illuminates the fascinating period of history when Christianity was born out of Judaism and became the religion we recognize today.

©2012 James D. Tabor (P)2012 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Highly recommended to all interested in the historic roots of Christianity, whether or not they are believers. After Tabor, you will never read the NT in quite the same way." ( Library Journal Starred Review)

IT IS WHAT IT IS …

This is what I must convey and I say it often of this culture of over doing and over thinking everything… “The complexity of the human mind suppresses the RAW simplicity of the divinely created soul.” There is NOTHING new under the sun…

A thing is established on the witness of 2 or more

Not quite the same Paul I was taught growing up! Thought provoking, to say the least.

Christianity before Paul

I have long been uncomfortable with the institution of the church while being inexplicably drawn to Jesus. Dr. Tabor work has given me insight into the origins of my discomfort for which I am grateful

An Honest Look At Saul of Tarsus

I think the author for doing such a fine and thorough job I’ve dissecting the Pauline gospels and how their interwoven into modern Christianity. It is interesting to see the Western Christian movement reject anyone who opposes the teachings of Paul and the pastorals. It forces them to face their dogma, to admit the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth are insufficient to their religions; to question whether the father of their religion was more a cult leader than a disciple of the Christ?

Paul and Jesus

Very good research by James D Tabor based on historical facts
thank you JamesD Tabor