"the interpretations of Paul and James and others of what happened ultimately shaped Christian doctrine more than what Jesus actually did or said"
That's why I (when I have the energy) put "Christians" in quotes a lot when referring to the modern followers... they quote Paul and the other later preachers much more than they ever quote Jesus.
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Date: 2004-03-07 08:25 am (UTC)That's why I (when I have the energy) put "Christians" in quotes a lot when referring to the modern followers... they quote Paul and the other later preachers much more than they ever quote Jesus.