Narcissist Universalism

<p>For several decades Paul's epistles have been right at the focus of academic and philosophic debate regarding the questions pertaining to Jewish law; love in relation to the law; the linkage between Judaism and Christianity and so on. What do Paul's writings consist of that can be used as a key for understanding Western Culture? Itzhak Benyamini seeks to re-read Paul's epistles using a critical psychoanalytical approach in light of Jacques Lacan's theory in order to find which unconscious core this text provides us with. <p/>Benyamini examines Paul's use of Christian ritual and concomitant authoritative evocation of the Biblical tenet Love thy Neighbor in order to establish a communal Christian identity separate from 'carnal' Judaism and idolatry alike. According to Benyamini Paul has founded a narcissist community of sons who place the Son at the centre of their existence. Consequently the Christian Imaginary is juxtaposed as an alternative to pagan-carnal pleasure - but also as alternative to Judaic law.</p>