The Pauline Revelation: Revisiting the Roots of Christianity | Prof. Ishay Rosen Zvi

Right at the beginning of this fascinating talk about the Apostle Paul , Alex asks Prof. Ishay Rosen Zvi the old fundamental question: Did Paul invent Christianity? Prof. Rosen Zvi surprises immediately with quite an original answer: Yes and no.

From this point on Prof. Rosen Zvi characterizes Paul's theological contribution and role as a founder who also set the course of Early Christianity’s development.
The discussion navigates through the nuances of Paul's approach to the Jewish traditions, his vision of a universal faith, and his groundbreaking interpretation of the biblical narrative.

Featured Expert
Professor Ishay Rosen Zvi, an esteemed scholar in early Christian studies and Jewish history. He is the Head of the Department of Jewish Philosophy and Talmud at Tel Aviv University and a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. His insights into the Apostle Paul's role in the development of Christianity are deeply rooted in his extensive knowledge and research.

In This Episode
[0:00] Introduction to Apostle Paul's impact on early Christianity.
[4:12] Examining Paul's theological innovations and his interpretation of Jewish traditions.
[11:30] Discussion on the universal appeal of Paul's teachings and their transformative effect.
[17:45] Analyzing the historical context of Paul's mission and its long-term implications.
[24:20] Exploration of the founding myths and narratives in Paul's teachings.
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