Overview
Christianity presents two sources of authority: the recorded teachings of Jesus and the letters of Paul. In practice, the latter often governs doctrine, ethics, and institutional structure.
This book asks a narrow question.
On what basis does Paul speak with binding authority over the teachings of Jesus?
The argument does not challenge sincerity, devotion, or tradition. It examines justification. If two voices are treated as equivalent in authority, that equivalence must be demonstrated rather than assumed. Appeals to tradition, consensus, inspiration, harmony, personal benefit, or institutional longevity may explain acceptance. They do not establish equivalence.
Across its chapters, the book evaluates:
- the criteria for apostleship
- the difference between public witness and private revelation
- the relationship between moral obligation and belief
- the structural compatibility of Jesus' recorded teachings and Pauline theology
- the institutional incentives that preserve authority claims
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9798252010311
- ISBN-10: 9798252010311
- Publisher: Independently Published
- Publish Date: March 2026
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.17 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.24 pounds
- Page Count: 84
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