It is truly one of the greatest letters ever written. And it was written by the greatest human who ever lived. It transcends the narrow “religion” category.
ummm - There's room for some doubt on that one. Always has been - right from the beginning with the 12 Apostles Jesus handpicked and spent 3 years training. Paul had great disdain for them - and they, in turn, suspicion ed he was ‘the False Prophet’ Jesus warned of.
http://www.positiveatheism.org/hist/maccoby2.htm
http://www.justgivemethetruth.com/paul_was_a_deceiver.htm
http://www.sullivan-county.com/id4/qumran.htm
In the ancient painting below, done when painters hid their message in symbols in their paintings, (to stay clear of burning) this painting tells the story of who was the real leader of the church after the cruxifiction - and is used as the cover of a book that every library should have, if they are searching for the truth.
http://www.nga.gov/fcgi-bin/timage_f?object=2.0&oimage=200&c=
book: the Brother of Jesus. by Butz
Thankfully, the Book of James, by a hairs breath, made the cut and was included in the Bible. It's a masterpiece - and as the leaderof the church after Jesus - NOT Peter - (Peter and John were James' counselors) he followed what Jesus taught...at odds with what Paul taught.
There is a plethora of books, treatises and articles written about the truth of Paul - for the past 2,000 yrs - and another one coming out in the spring - by Dr. James TAbor.
Those who are not afraid of the truth can read these writings too. If they are false, well, Jesus gives us the power of discernment - and the truth shall set you free.
May God Bless, in Jesus’ Name. - bye