Not Paul, but Jesus

Jeremy Bentham's Not Paul, But Jesus is a philosophical and theological critique of the influence of the Apostle Paul on Christianity. Written in the early 19th century, this work presents Bentham's argument that the core teachings of Jesus have been overshadowed by Pauline theology, which he believes distorts the original message of Christ. Bentham, a utilitarian philosopher, examines the ethical implications of Jesus' teachings compared to thos...