The Problem of Paul

The Problem of Paul

The Problem of Paul. How should we understand the relationship between Jesus and Paul? Hyam Maccoby, a Talmudic scholar, challenges traditional Christian narratives about the Apostle Paul, arguing that Paul was not a Pharisee as claimed but a Hellenistic figure who fundamentally altered Jesus’ message. Maccoby contends that Paul invented a new religion—Christianity—by blending Jewish scripture with pagan myths, diverging from the teachings of Jesus and the early Jerusalem Church led by James and Peter. The book critiques Paul’s authenticity, his alleged Pharisaic background, and his theological innovations, drawing on rabbinical texts, historical sources (e.g., Josephus, Ebionite writings), and inconsistencies in the New Testament.

Paul Had Sexual Hang-Ups

Paul Had Sexual Hang-Ups

Paul Had Sexual Hang-Ups. Paul had sexual hang-ups. Perhaps the reason for this can be found in early writings. The early Jewish-Christians, called the Ebonite’s, wrote that Paul was not a Jew by birth. This belief is found in the writing of Epiphanius in the 4th century, which states;

“They declare that Paul was raised in a pagan household. He went up to Jerusalem and when he had spent some time there, was seized with passion to marry the daughter of the high priest; and this was the reason he became a proselyte (Jew) and went through the Jewish ritual of circumcision. But when the lady rejected him, he flew into a rage and wrote against circumcision and against the Sabbath and the Jewish Law” (Pamarion 30.16.6).

PAUL the LIAR

PAUL the LIAR

PAUL the LIAR. The article presents Paul as a false apostle whose teachings contradict the original message of Jesus and the early Jewish-Christian community. It draws from early Christian texts, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and biblical analysis to argue that Paul introduced deceptive doctrines that led to the corruption of true Christianity. The author claims that Paul’s lies have misled believers for centuries, diverting them from the path of salvation through works and obedience to God’s law.