Quote Originally Posted by pennyquilts
i've also read that Paul was instrumental in switching christianity to a more gnostic religion as opposed to following the jewish tradition.
i wouldn't say gnostic as some of paul's writings discuss some tenets of gnosticism as being problematic... but i get the gist of what you're saying and agree. paul certainly addresses the issue of jewish tradition within the christian church on several occasions. i'm not sure i'd say he opposed jewish tradition per se as much as he opposed the requirement that jewish tradition continue under the christian religion.

-M