"The Religion of Jesus and the Faith of Paul" presents a profound exploration of the spiritual lives of the two central figures of the New Testament. Based on the Selly Oak Lectures delivered in 1923, Adolf Deissmann examines the internal religious experience of Jesus-His direct communion with God-and contrasts it with the faith of Paul, which Deissmann characterizes as a mystical communion with the risen Christ.

This work is a cornerstone of early 20th-century biblical scholarship, shifting the focus from dogmatic theology to the lived experience of faith. Deissmann, a pioneer in the study of the social world of early Christians, argues that the essence of Christianity lies not in abstract doctrines but in a personal relationship with the divine. By analyzing the "Jesus-mysticism" of Paul alongside the "God-mysticism" of Jesus, the book provides deep insights into the transition from the historical Jesus to the formation of the Pauline faith. It remains an essential text for those interested in New Testament theology, the history of early Christianity, and the psychological dimensions of religious experience.

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