Bentham, Jeremy 1748-1832 creator Crandall, John J. 1836-1922 text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Not Paul, but Jesus" by Jeremy Bentham is a philosophical critique written in the early 19th century. The work argues against the theological contributions of Saul of Tarsus, known as Paul, asserting that they diverge significantly from the teachings of Jesus Christ. Bentham positions Jesus as the true focal point of Christianity, advocating for the dismantling of Paul's influence in religious discourse. At the start of the text, Bentham lays out the foundation of his argument by examining the accounts of Paul’s conversion as depicted in the New Testament. He highlights the discrepancies between these narratives and suggests that the supernatural elements surrounding Paul's experiences were constructed for legitimacy rather than truth. The opening chapters establish Bentham’s intent to explore and dissect the impact of Paul's writings on the principles of Christianity, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into the dichotomy between the teachings of Jesus and those attributed to Paul. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-06-18 Produced by Dianne Nolan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Paul, the Apostle, Saint Bible. New Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. Christianity -- Origin BS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42984 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42984 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134002.0 42984