Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman Why Did Paul Hate Jesus and His Followers?
Feb 6, 2024
Explore the intriguing reasons behind Paul's initial opposition to Jesus and his followers in this podcast. It delves into Paul's beliefs, his expectations of a Messiah, and his violent persecution of Christians. The podcast also discusses the complex relationship between Paul and Jesus, the development of creeds in early Christianity, and Bart Erman's extensive knowledge of languages.
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Paul's Zealous Opposition to Christians
- Paul was a zealous Pharisee who violently persecuted Christians because he thought their claims were blasphemous nonsense.
- His outrage stemmed from Christians claiming a crucified man was the Messiah, which deeply opposed Jewish expectations.
Jesus' Early Lack of Reputation
- Jesus was mostly unknown during his lifetime and considered an itinerant preacher by Jewish authorities.
- His reputation grew only after his death and claims of resurrection spread.
Roman Response to Jewish Conflicts
- Roman authorities generally only intervened in Jewish disputes when social order was disrupted.
- Christians eventually attracted Roman attention because they were seen as troublemakers causing disturbances.