The Origins of Christianity by Thomas Whittaker is a comprehensive study of the early Christian Church and the origins of its beliefs and practices. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Pauline literature and its role in shaping Christian theology. Whittaker also outlines the theories of Dutch theologian, Van Manen, who believed that the Pauline epistles were not written by the apostle Paul but were later forgeries. The author examines the...