Paul distorted the Torah by claiming that anyone who is hanged on a tree is under God's curse, which is not what the Torah states.

In Deuteronomy 21:22-23, the context of the curse is indeed about the land being defiled if a body is left hanging overnight. This does not imply that the individual is cursed simply for being hanged; rather, it is a matter of ritual purity concerning the land. Paul’s reference to Christ being cursed for our sake (Galatians 3:13) is a theological interpretation that fulfills the law's requirements, showing that Christ took upon Himself the curse of sin for humanity. Thus, Paul's understanding does not distort the Torah but rather reveals its deeper meaning in light of Christ's atoning work. Furthermore, the New Testament consistently teaches that Christ's death was necessary for the redemption of sin, which aligns with the prophetic nature of the Old Testament scriptures.