Final Synthesis of "Paul": Unpacking The Contradictions
Final Synthesis of "Paul": Unpacking The Contradictions: I have found many contradictions in Paul's letters which confuse the reader. I've come to the conclusion not all these letters were written by Paul, or he changed his message overtime, or as he stated; he changed his positions to make his doctrines more palatable, to conform to different audiences for validation, and approval. Mocking the other apostles as so called pillars of the faith, and using the law and circumcision as wedge issues to divide the Church to make himself its leader. Cursing anyone else who disagreed with his doctrines, and alienating women from the Church, like Mary Magdalene's gospel and discipleship. Teaching others to submit to government authority, and not to question its leadership. --- 1. The Role and Necessity of the Law (Torah) One of the most prominent areas of tension lies in Paul's discussion of the Jewish Law (Torah). Jesus's Affirmation of the Law: Jesus explicitly st...