Paul Follower of the Historical Jesus

Abstract

For more than a century was held the idea that Paul either ignored or was not interested in referring to the historical Jesus. Today this is questioned or even denied. In this article we try to show elements (sayings, themes, theological principles) that Paul seems to know coming from Jesus, although mentioning him is not at the center of his pastoral strategy. What Paul knows and points out of Jesus gives  foundation to his Christology.