Paul's role in the establishment of Christianity

Review of Paul and Jesus: How the Apostle Transformed Christianity by James D. Tabor

This is a scholarly look at the role of Paul in the formulation of Christianity, which he carried out in accordance with a vision that he had of Jesus – his spirit talked to Paul, leaving detailed instructions. Tabor essentially argues that Paul, who never met Jesus, is responsible for the transformation of what was a Jewish messianic movement into some…