An Eight-Part Video Essay & Podcast Series
The Christian–Muslim Threshold
Did Paul change the message of Jesus? An eight-part exploration of Paul, Jesus, scripture, and religious authority at the meeting point of Christianity and Islam.
From Ibn Hazm and tahrif to one God and one Lord, the shared table, God's law, and the Messiah, the series distinguishes historical evidence from theological judgment. Its Christian readings take Muslim objections seriously and invite careful engagement with primary texts.
The aim is honest disagreement: remaining faithful to our convictions while describing another person's beliefs accurately and treating our neighbours justly.
By Ersun Augustinus Kayra, an independent researcher and public ethicist based in Istanbul. Produced by The Threshold Journal.
Complete English texts of all eight episodes. Narration and PDF are in English; this page presents the series in seven languages.
Episodes
- Episode 1
Did Paul Change the Message of Jesus?
6:43
- Episode 2
Why Is Paul Accused of Corrupting Christianity?
Ibn Hazm and Tahrif: Text and Interpretation
7:28
- Episode 3
One God, One Lord: How Did Paul Understand Jesus?
7:34
- Episode 4
Did Paul Make Jesus Divine? Reading Philippians 2
7:52
- Episode 5
Paul and Peter: Who Belongs at the Table?
7:35
- Episode 6
Did Paul Abolish God's Law? Reading Romans 3
7:38
- Episode 7
Jesus the Messiah: A Shared Title, Different Meanings
7:07
- Episode 8
Can Muslims and Christians Disagree Honestly?
7:39