Well, some of the New Testament is comprised of Paul's Epistles, but there are the 4 Gospel accounts and other writings of the Apostles. However, a lot of early Christian doctrine and practice formed from the more developed Epistles, which were less accounts of Christ's and more explanations of Christ's mission as the Messiah, if that makes sense...
Either Paul's conversion experience was real, or he was a fraud. Considering he was persecuted, imprisoned and executed, that seems to be quite a lot to endure and suffer for a lie. I personally cannot find any reason to doubt the authenticity of Paul's Epistles, but I guess in due time whatever questions we have will be answered if not in this world, then the next.
An even more interesting rabbit hole to go down is how the Books of Moses came to be, even within the biblical Old Testament account. This story was actually referenced in the series Lost by the character named Eko (pronounced Echo).
Eko's best line in the series: "Don't confuse coincidence with fate John."
Yup!
Well, some of the New Testament is comprised of Paul's Epistles, but there are the 4 Gospel accounts and other writings of the Apostles. However, a lot of early Christian doctrine and practice formed from the more developed Epistles, which were less accounts of Christ's and more explanations of Christ's mission as the Messiah, if that makes sense...
Either Paul's conversion experience was real, or he was a fraud. Considering he was persecuted, imprisoned and executed, that seems to be quite a lot to endure and suffer for a lie. I personally cannot find any reason to doubt the authenticity of Paul's Epistles, but I guess in due time whatever questions we have will be answered if not in this world, then the next.
An even more interesting rabbit hole to go down is how the Books of Moses came to be, even within the biblical Old Testament account. This story was actually referenced in the series Lost by the character named Eko (pronounced Echo).
Eko's best line in the series: "Don't confuse coincidence with fate John."